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The Long and Short of Volcanic Effects
In one of the classic understatements of aviation history, Eric Moody turned on the flight intercom of his British Airways...
The Bold Ideas of Verner Suomi
Known as “the father of satellite meteorology,” Verner Suomi was a man of unique vision, with an influence on the...
Location, Location
Opening a successful business is all about location, they say. And so it is with wind energy. Though the United...
Soviet Scientist Pioneer in Radar Meteorology
Guest post by Sergey Matrosov, Valery Melnikov, Alexander Ryzhkov, and David Atlas Vladimir Danilovich Stepanenko, one of the leading Russian...
A Job Well Done
The AMS recently presented outgoing Journal of Climate Chief Editor Andrew Weaver with a plaque to thank him for his...
AMS Gets Energized for Severe Weather
According to a survey last spring, almost seven out of ten Americans expressed little to no concern regarding possible emergency...
How Roguish Is a Rogue Wave?
For many travelers, lounging on the deck of a cruise liner with a fruity drink in hand is the ultimate...
Nothing Will Stop Her from Being a Meteorologist
AMS President Peggy LeMone wrote a guest editorial in the UCAR Staff Notes in January, telling stories from the front...
To Don Kent, the Meteorology Was What Mattered
Guest Post by Bob Henson, UCAR I consider myself forever lucky to have met Don Kent. On a bright, mild...
Urbanization: Paving the Way for Floods
The Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, nestled in the Atlantic Ocean off the coasts of Portugal and northern Africa, is normally...
