September 4, 2023

Natural Events

     
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Typhoon Saola Swipes China's Coast Typhoon Saola Swipes China's Coast

One of the region's strongest storms in recent years delivered damaging winds and flooding. (Sep 1, 2023)

     
Atmospheric Rivers Swamp Central Chile Atmospheric Rivers Swamp Central Chile

After more than a decade of drought, strong atmospheric rivers in June and August flooded the foothills of the Andes in the Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío regions. (Sep 1, 2023)

     
Hurricane Idalia Moves Inland Hurricane Idalia Moves Inland

Cameras on the International Space Station captured oblique photos of the potent storm over the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. (Aug 30, 2023)

     
Idalia Spawns Major Winds Idalia Spawns Major Winds

The hurricane rapidly intensified over the Gulf of Mexico, weakening only slightly before making landfall over Florida. (Aug 30, 2023)

     
Idalia Roars Into the Gulf of Mexico Idalia Roars Into the Gulf of Mexico

Fueled by unusually warm waters, the hurricane is forecast to rapidly intensify before barreling into Florida. (Aug 29, 2023)