December 11, 2023

Natural Events

     
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A Busy Season for Hurricanes A Busy Season for Hurricanes

Both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins were unusually active in 2023—and some storms had unpredictable bouts of rapid intensification. (Dec 6, 2023)

     
A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii's Tallest Peaks A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii's Tallest Peaks

Snow lingered on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa after a storm brought copious precipitation to the island chain. (Dec 6, 2023)

     
Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest

A warm, moisture-laden weather system soaked western Washington and Oregon. (Dec 5, 2023)

     
Michaung Drenches India's Southeast Coast Michaung Drenches India's Southeast Coast

The tropical cyclone caused widespread flooding and crop damage in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. (Dec 5, 2023)

     
Unrest at Anak Krakatau Unrest at Anak Krakatau

This small, unimposing volcano between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra has a destructive past. (Dec 4, 2023)