We are discussing extreme weather events this
week. This
video from National Geographic is a great
one as an introduction to the material.
As I write this, California just had the
hottest August and September on record. The high temperature 97°
in #SantaCruz
on Friday, October 16th exceeded the previous record 96° on this day in 1974
and 1967.
On sites like the Environmental America’s Extreme Weather Map (below) one can see an interactive visual map with information of weather-related disasters 2010-2015. Every year, weather-related disasters injure or kill hundreds of Americans and cause billions of dollars in damage. Many of the risks posed by extreme weather will likely increase in a warming world. Scientists have already noted increases in extreme precipitation and heat waves as global warming raises temperatures and exacerbates weather extremes.
The WunderMap is a really useful site to see the severe weather occurrences updated in the States.
Any of the websites I used here are great places to keep yourselves informed so we can prepare for an extreme weather event.
Stay safe and informed!
I couldn't find any of my classmates blog post for this week so I'll respond to yours. I think it's very important for everyone to know that this past August and September was the hottest on record. I love that you kept your post very relevant to todays times and something that we can all relate to since we all live in the USA. I will be looking at the websites you posted because it is important to stay educated on this situation and most importantly, to be prepared. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I think here if we really pay attention to weather we can do a lot of preventative measures. People die so much from heat stroke and not taking care of themselves. Monterey county can get very hot but when I looked up the area DEATH VALLEY omg I see why it's called that it gets like 110 like OMG imagine that sheesh. Good job again.
ReplyDeleteHello Professor,
ReplyDeleteAccording to Climate.gov (NOAA), September 2020 is the hottest global month in the 141 year database. In fact, 2020 may end up as one of the hottest years on record. Well for now, 2020 is in 2nd place as the hottest year on record, right behind 2016.
https://www.climate.gov/news-features/features/september-2020-another-record-setting-month-global-heat