weather international
Northern Lights over the Alps again
Northern lights are rare in the Alpine region, they are mainly seen in polar regions. Tonight and on Monday night, however, you also have the chance to see them here - for the second time this fall.
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Ice Saints – Quintet with a bad reputation
Every year in May, the ice saints are as sure as the Amen in prayer. What are their origins? Do they really live up to their dubious reputation? And what about this year?
climate international
Still on course for a record in 2024
2023 was the warmest year in recorded history, but so far it has been clearly surpassed by 2024. The first four months seamlessly join a series of now eleven consecutive months with record temperatures. The oceans have also never been as warm as they are now since satellite-based observations began.
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How high are the clouds?
In addition to wind, temperature and humidity, other parameters are also monitored and determined in meteorology. These include the type of cloud cover and its lower limit, as well as the aerosol content of the air. The corresponding instrument is the ceilometer.
climate international
El Niño goes, La Niña comes
El Niño conditions have prevailed in the equatorial Pacific in recent months, and sea surface temperatures here are still above average at present. However, the El Niño is in its final stages and the ENSO swing is tipping.
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Sleet – Styrofoam balls from the sky
In the winter months, but especially in the transition phase from the cold to the warm season, you can always read about sleet showers in the weather reports. But what exactly is sleet and how does it differ from the better-known hail or snow?
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Exceptional rainfall in the Emirates
After the unprecedented floods of February 12 (37 mm), the northern United Arab Emirates are set to experience another exceptional downpour this Tuesday, April 16, but on a much larger scale. Various weather models are forecasting local rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm, almost double the region's annual rainfall.
climate international
Atlantic hurricane season 2024 – the first forecasts
As every year, the hurricane season in the Atlantic officially starts on June 1. In the meantime, the first institutes have already published their forecasts for the course of the coming storm season, and they all see a very active course. The reason for this is a combination of two factors that are likely to complement each other almost perfectly this year.
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Rain – and what's behind it
Whether it's a thunder shower or a drizzle on your glasses – Rain brings evaporated water back down to earth. Sometimes it is eagerly awaited, other times every liter is too much of a good thing. Rain seems trivial, but the opposite is true!
astro international
Solar eclipse in North America
There will be a total solar eclipse in Central and North America on Monday. Such an event only occurs every 18 months on average and is likely to be seen by a particularly large number of people this time due to its relatively good shadow path.