NASA’s Fermi catches strong radio bursts from terrestrial gamma-ray flashes

NASA’s Fermi catches strong radio bursts from terrestrial gamma-ray flashes

This video talks about terrestrial gamma-ray flashes phenomenon (TGFs) observed by scientists using Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Thanks to improved data analysis techniques and a new operating mode, the Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) aboard the telescope is now

Saharan dust blows off the coast of Mauritania

Saharan dust blows off the coast of Mauritania

Golden sands from the Sahara Desert blow westward off the coast of Mauritania and the border zone by Western Sahara. Two main plumes can be observed, one north of the green waters of the Bay of Arguin and one to the south of it. Saharan Air Layer Analysis

Typhoon Bopha made landfall on Philippines as  Category 5 Supertyphoon

Typhoon Bopha made landfall on Philippines as Category 5 Supertyphoon

Super Typhoon Bopha made landfall in the southern Philippines on December 4, 2012 as a Category 5 Super Typhoon with sustained winds of over 260 km/h (161 mph). Bopha remained a powerful typhoon as it made landfall on Mindanao, retaining a distinct eye and spiral

Typhoon Bopha moves toward Philippines

Typhoon Bopha moves toward Philippines

According to latest Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Typhoon Bopha was located approximately 105 nm west-southwest of Palau, and was moving westward at speed of 15 knots. Maximum significant wave height at 18:00 UTC on December 2 was 16 meters (52 feet). Typhoon

Huge tornado in Taranto, Italy on November 28, 2012

Huge tornado in Taranto, Italy on November 28, 2012

There have been a number of tornadoes in unusual parts of the world in the last couple of months. One of the most unusual struck Italian city of Taranto on November 28, 2012.The whole of Italy and the western Mediterranean is currently under the sway of a powerful

Atmospheric river streams across Pacific, heads toward US coast

Atmospheric river streams across Pacific, heads toward US coast

River of moisture streams across the entire Pacific basin and heads toward the U.S. coastline. Over the first week of December 2012, over a foot of rain is expected to fall in parts of Northern California and up into British Columbia.This animation bellow shows the

The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season in 4.5 minutes

The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season in 4.5 minutes

A relative active 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season produced 19 named storms with 10 hurricanes. This year had 7 storms more than the historical average. Atlantic hurricane season started  officially with June 1, and it ends on November 30, 2012. This season started

Tropical Storm Bopha upgraded to typhoon

Tropical Storm Bopha upgraded to typhoon

Tropical Storm Bopha started to intensify and was upgraded to a typhoon status by JTWC few hours ago. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 105 km/h (65 mph). Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 120 km (75 miles) from the center.According to latest

Tropical Storm Bopha moves towards Yap and Palau

Tropical Storm Bopha moves towards Yap and Palau

Heavy rainfall hit island of Nukuoro. The Guam National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm warning for all the islands in the area. Bopha is expected to move west towards Yap and Palau and then the Philippines. According to latest report by Joint Typhoon

Tropical Storm BOPHA formed in Western North Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm BOPHA formed in Western North Pacific Ocean

The twenty-sixth tropical cyclone of the Pacific Tropical Storm season formed in western north Pacific Ocean and it is named as TS BOPHA (TS 26W). Warnings and watches are currently in effect for islands within Micronesia archipelago, thousands islands between