Video: Why do floods happen?
This bite-sized video describes different types of flooding and the damage that flooding can cause.
Tag: storm surge
Post-Idalia adaptations help Nature Coast Biological Station weather subsequent stormsÂ
Foremost among changes at the marine research facility is the purchase of a new mobile lab.
As climate change increases flood risks, Floridians are alarmingly underinsuredÂ
Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.
Floridians encouraged to prepare for potentially active hurricane season ahead
Forecasters predict 25 named storms, of which 12 will reach hurricane strength during the season, which runs through Nov. 30.
A tool for understanding flood risk amid climate change — A Q&A with the CEO of HighTide Intelligence
A Q&A with Adrian Santiago of HighTide Intelligence, which provides AI-powered assessments of flood risk.
In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures.
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification and Category 5 winds are alarming
Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength.
Making waves: Miami doctoral student conducts cutting-edge research on air-sea interactions
As part of a commitment to help protect coastal communities and marine life, Peisen Tan studies the dynamics of waves.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
The ocean economy is threatened by damage from storms, sea level rise and marine heat waves fueled by climate change.
The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
The Lab's researchers are hard at work improving storm surge forecasting capabilities along the west coast of Florida.
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