Katarina Samurović

Katarina Samurović is an environmental analyst and a freelance science writer. She has a special interest in biodiversity, ecoclimatology, biogeography, trees, and insects.

Largest Fires in California’s History

Katarina Samurović

In California, the officially hottest month on the record- July - was topped with the most severe wildfire season that Californians have ever witnessed. 

World Highest Minimum Temperature Record Broken, and Many Follow

Katarina Samurović

The city of Quiryat, Omanon experienced a new world record for the highest minimum temperature on the night of June 26, 2018. 

Slower Hurricanes Means More Dangerous Hurricanes

Katarina Samurović

A recent study from NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate, has found that hurricane speed has slowed significantly in the past six decades

Ocean and Land Observation Data From Sentinel-3B

Katarina Samurović

The main mission of the recently launched Sentinel-3B is to provide quality ocean and land monitoring. As part of the Copernicus program, GIS data and imagery will be made freely available.

Swarm Satellites Bring New Findings About Ocean Magnetism

Katarina Samurović

In 2013 the European Space Agency (ESA) launched a trio of satellites called “Swarm”, which are specialized in capturing Earth’s magnetic activity including ocean current magnetism