Tag: NOAA

Scientists Detail Research to Assess Viability and Risks of Marine Cloud Brightening

4/17/2024 - By research.noaa.gov. As the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to increase and climate change impacts become more costly, the scientific community is redoubling efforts to investigate the potential risks and benefits of artificially shading Earth’s surface to slow global warming. Marine cloud brightening (MCB) is one of… SEE MORE

A graphic showing newly discovered underwater paleochannels off of Wilmington, North Carolina shown at 4-meter resolution

Possible Ancient River System Discovered off Wilmington, North Carolina

4/15/2024 - By noaacoastsurvey. During the 2023 field season, NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler was tasked with surveying an area offshore of Wilmington, North Carolina, in the vicinity of Frying Pan Shoals—a dynamic area of dangerously shallow waters. While scientists and crew conducted mapping surveys of the seafloor, they discovered what is believed to… SEE MORE

Northeast States Collaborate on Ocean Mapping Priorities, Garnering National Attention

4/7/2024 - By noaa.gov. The Northeast Regional Data Prioritization Project, led by the Northeast Regional Ocean Council, is transforming how northeastern states handle coastal mapping. This initiative signifies a shift in regional data prioritization and mapping approaches, setting a collaborative precedent for coastal strategies nationwide. Member states Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New… SEE MORE

Spring Outlook: Warmer for most of U.S., wetter in the Southeast

4/3/2024 - By noaa.gov. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — predict above-average temperatures for most of the Continental U.S. and Alaska, as part of NOAA’s Spring Outlook released today for April through June.Meanwhile, NOAA’s National Water Center predicts a lower-than-average flood risk across the entire country, due… SEE MORE

Image of coastal inundation. Copyright from NOAA.

High Tide Flooding Outlook for April 2024

3/29/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for April 2024 April's highest tides will happen at the end of the 2nd week of the month, starting as early as April 7 in some places, and heading back to normal after the 11th or 12th. There are some location-specific outliers we're highlighting… SEE MORE

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/take-your-head-out-clouds-view-2024-total-solar-eclipse

Take Your Head out of the Clouds to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

3/25/2024 - By ncei.noaa.gov. Spring is on its way and “springing into action” means more than just the seasonal cleaning spree. You can also use your time to see one of the best outdoor events of the year—the total solar eclipse! We know, we know, the lyrics from ‘total eclipse of the… SEE MORE

NOAA's National Geodetic Survey defines and manages the National Spatial Reference System — a consistent coordinate system that defines latitude, longitude, height, scale, gravity, and orientation throughout the United States. In addition to a network of continuously operating reference stations supporting three-dimensional positioning activities (shown here), the reference system includes a network of permanently marked points; a consistent, accurate, and up-to-date national shoreline; and a set of accurate models describing dynamic, geophysical processes that affect spatial measurements.

NOAA Scientists are Revolutionizing How Heights & Elevations are Measured

3/15/2024 - By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Suppose you are buying a new home that is located near a river that routinely floods. During the buying process, you learn that you are required to have flood insurance. A step in the process of obtaining this insurance is to get a certified elevation of your new… SEE MORE

https://wwmt.com/news/local/ice-on-the-great-lakes-sets-record-low-for-mid-february

Great Lakes Ice Reaches Historic Low

3/10/2024 - By nesdis.noaa.gov. For the second consecutive year, ice cover on the Great Lakes remains significantly below average for this time of year, which typically sees the peak of ice cover at levels around 53 percent. As of February 11, total ice coverage across all lakes measured a mere 2.7 percent.… SEE MORE

https://lailluminator.com/2023/06/06/coastal-restoration-louisiana/

$4.3 Million Will Support Habitat Restoration in Coastal Louisiana

3/7/2024 - By ecomagazine.com. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program has approved more than $4.3 million in funding for the NOAA-sponsored South Delacroix Marsh Creation Project. NOAA works through CWPPRA to restore habitat and support resilient communities and sustainable fisheries along the Louisiana coast. Funding will support engineering and design of… SEE MORE

Flooded road in winter. Image from Canva.com

High Tide Flooding Predictions for March 2024

3/4/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Outlook for March 2024 March's highest tides start at the end of the first week in March--around March 9th--for most of the country, and will last several days. NOAA's predictions for tidal flooding primarily focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, and the Pacific Northwest.… SEE MORE

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