As the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season quickly approach, conditions for tropical development become more likely.

How is ventilation at various depth layers of the Atlantic connected and what role do changes in ocean circulation play?

South of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream ocean current keeps the water relatively warm, with a regular supply of tropical water moving in from the southwest.

The cloudband will dissipate and move off the NSW coast late tonight, allowing the temperature to drop into a chilly start to ...

However, experts believe that its potential effects may be short-lived.  What's happening? An Atlantic Niña, characterized by persistent cool surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic, ...

Rain is one of nature’s most fascinating processes, yet most people take it for granted. Every drop that falls from the sky ...

Researchers have uncovered that both ocean currents and atmospheric changes contribute equally to a cold patch in the North ...

From more frequent wildfires to rising sea levels, climate change is disrupting ecosystems and upending once-stable weather patterns. One particularly alarming consequence of rising global ...

Why hurricane storm surges are so dangerous It’s not just winds that make hurricanes a threat; the storms can create walls of water that wash miles inland and cause significant damage.