Evaluating the flow of information for high-impact weather events
University of Miami students have investigated how information on landfalling hurricanes is created, shared and used
Tag: hurricanes
How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Heleneâs devastation is an important reminder that hurricanes canât be judged by wind speed alone.
Electric vehicle helped power home when Helene knocked out electricityÂ
The Kia EV6's Vehicle to Load capability provides a much-welcomed energy source during an extended power outage.
Milton grows to Category 5; emergency director âbegsâ Tampa Bay to evacuate
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday.
When denialism meets 140-MPH windsÂ
A writer glimpses Floridaâs dystopian future in a piece of storm debris.
Preserving paradise with nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions typically provide benefits like reducing wind and wave energy, absorbing excess carbon and filtering water.
Heleneâs 500 miles of wreckage and devastation should bring howls of fury at leadersâ folly
Global, national and state leaders must recognize at long last that the worldâs climate cares nothing for political fiction.
Can Cedar Key remain Cedar Key after Hurricane Helene?Â
When a Florida beach town is wiped out, the political and economic pressure to redevelop is relentless.
In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat
Many types of toxic material can affect the long-term health and environmental safety of surrounding communities.
Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
