hurricanes
Rivers that Flow Backwards
Caitlin Dempsey
Read about how the Amazon once flowed east to west and how the strength of Hurricane Isaac once change the course of the Mississippi river.
How Did Ida Turn Into Such a Strong Hurricane?
Geo Contributor
Oceanographer Nick Shay explains how eddies, part of what’s known as the Loop Current, help storms rapidly intensify into monster hurricanes.
4 Things to Learn About Hurricane Ida
Geo Contributor
These four resources explain why the New Orleans area is at high risk for severe hurricanes and what role climate change plays in these devastating storms.
2020 Hurricane Season
Caitlin Dempsey
Each year, the World Meteorological Organization creates a list of official names for major storms in the both Northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Using GIS to Improve Hurricane Evacuation and Preparedness
Mark Altaweel
As hurricane season gets underway in the Atlantic, GIS is being use to better prepare communities and property from the devastating effects of storms.