Atmospheric Sciences

The findings will be presented at the 106th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting in Houston.

After a volcanic eruption, ash doesn’t just fall to the ground. According to Texas A&M University research, it begins a ripple effect that prevents heat from getting trapped, cooling the climate.

Research led by atmospheric scientist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon found that climate change has intensified storm-related rainfall by nearly 20%.

Widely thought to be a factor in Earth's extreme warmth during the past two years, researchers say the event actually cooled the climate.

A Texas A&M tornado expert explores the science behind the movie 'Twisters' and the original 1996 thriller 'Twister.'

The new system will give faculty and students in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences access to more comprehensive, high-resolution weather data.

Nearly half the state is experiencing abnormally dry weather while other regions see record-high rainfalls. Texas A&M experts explain the disparity and the impact on farmers.

Aria Vargyas has turned tragedy into passion more than a decade after a devastating tornado hit her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma.

A new Texas A&M climate report shows a dramatic rise in 100-degree days, while the dangers posed by hurricanes, droughts and other extreme weather conditions are growing.

Students and faculty who explored the southernmost tip of the planet returned with a renewed emphasis on environmental stewardship.