Jupiter’s Colossal Cyclones Driven by Earth-Like Atmospheric Processes
An analysis of NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveals that the storms are fueled by processes similar to those acting on Earth. New…
Cyclones are large-scale air masses that rotate around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. They are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, due to the Coriolis effect. Cyclones can form over both land and water, but are especially powerful over warm ocean waters, where they can draw immense energy from the warm, moist air at the surface. Depending on their location and strength, cyclones are referred to by various names such as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical storms. These storms typically feature heavy rain, high winds, and can lead to significant weather events including storm surges, flooding, and widespread damage to infrastructure and ecosystems. Cyclones play a crucial role in the Earth’s atmospheric circulation, helping to regulate temperature and humidity levels across the globe. However, their increasing intensity and frequency in certain regions have been linked to climate change, raising concerns about future impacts on human settlements and agricultural productivity.
An analysis of NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveals that the storms are fueled by processes similar to those acting on Earth. New…
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Extreme events like tropical cyclones have immediate impacts, but also long-term implications for societies. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications now finds: Accounting for…
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The tropical cyclone made landfall on February 21, 2023, after traveling for more than two weeks across the Indian Ocean. After traveling for 15 days…
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Cosmic rays used to track and visualize tropical cyclones open the eye of the storm. For the first time, high-energy muon particles generated in the…
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The South Pacific island nation of Fiji is bracing for the arrival of severe tropical cyclone Yasa. Citizens were told to evacuate low-lying areas in…
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Atmospheric scientists from MIT have developed a simple model that may predict cyclone activity on other planets. For the last decade, astronomers have observed curious…