
Atmospheric Sciences
Hurricane Helene’s Heavy Rainfall Lends Weight To Study On Effects Of Climate Change
Oct 2, 2024 • 3 min. readResearch led by atmospheric scientist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon found that climate change has intensified storm-related rainfall by nearly 20%.
New Study Disputes Hunga Tonga Volcano’s Role In 2023-24 Global Warm-Up
Jul 26, 2024 • 4 min. readWidely 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.'
Texas A&M Partners With Climavision To Install New Weather Radar On Campus
Jun 21, 2024 • 8 min. readThe new system will give faculty and students in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences access to more comprehensive, high-resolution weather data.
Texas Agriculture A Tale Of Rainfall Haves And Have-Nots
Jun 14, 2024 • 6 min. readNearly 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.
Student Who Lost Two Sisters To A Tornado Dedicates Her Future To Meteorology
May 9, 2024 • 4 min. readAria Vargyas has turned tragedy into passion more than a decade after a devastating tornado hit her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma.
Texans Should Prepare For Hotter Temperatures, Greater Risk Of Fire And Flooding
Apr 30, 2024 • 4 min. readA 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.
Atmospheric Sciences Students Learn Abroad In The Alps
Aug 29, 2023 • 4 min. readIt was a whirlwind 16 days of cultural exchange with the Student Experiences Abroad in Meteorology program.
What’s Causing Earth’s Hottest Days To Date And What Does It Mean For Our Planet?
Jul 7, 2023 • 4 min. readJuly 4 and 5 marked Earth's hottest days since record-keeping began in 1979. Texas A&M atmospheric scientist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon explains.