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Protecting our coastline: Researchers develop new model to better predict barrier island retreat

Storms, storm surge, waves, and flooding are all mitigated by barrier islands. They can act as a barrier between the ocean and property on the beach. Barrier islands retreat or move closer to the shore as sea levels rise, reducing the buffer and protection....

NOAA hurricane forecast 2022: Up to 21 named storms possible

Federal forecasters are expecting another busy Atlantic hurricane season in 2022. There will be as many as 10 hurricanes forming. The season will begin on June 1 and will run through Nov. 30. An average season typically spawns seven hurricanes and peaks in August...

Buildup of solar heat likely contributes to Mars’ dust storms

A seasonal imbalance in the amount of solar energy absorbed and released by the planet Mars is a likely cause of the dust storms that have long intrigued observers. Mars' extreme imbalance in energy budget (a term referring to the measurement of solar energy a planet takes in...