STORY: Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power outage on Monday (April 28, 2025) that paralyzed public transport, caused large traffic jams and delayed trains and flights. Utility operators ...
On cold, sunny days, tiny ice crystals in the atmosphere can create breathtaking displays like halos, sundogs, and light pillars.
High above our heads and unseen to the naked eye, rivers of water vapor flow through the atmosphere. These "atmospheric rivers" are crucial to the global water cycle. Astonishingly, they have the ...
Millions in Spain and Portugal have been left without electricity after widespread power cuts blamed on a “rare atmospheric phenomenon,” with officials warning that it may take up to a week for things ...
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Atmospheric rivers generally form in tropical ...
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here's a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come from?