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environment1 month ago•13 min saved

Self-sustaining Sargassum Belt Could Make Beach Blooms a Permanent Challenge and a New Resource

A new analysis of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt argues that vast floating mats of sargassum have created a self-sustaining ecosystem that fuels continued blooms along the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and tropical Atlantic. Wind-driven upwelling and nutrient recycling within the mats may keep the belt going for years, making it a chronic coastal challenge rather than a transient nuisance. Improved forecasting could give communities time to adapt, while researchers also see potential to turn sargassum into valuable resources such as biofuel, soil amendments, and construction materials, transforming a failing beach season into economic opportunity.

via The Conversation|

#biofuel #coastal-impacts #environment

weather7 months ago•6 min saved

Arctic Chill Tests East Coast as Uncertain Coastal Storm Looms

Persistent Arctic air keeps the Northeast in subfreezing temps as forecasters monitor a developing coastal storm off the Carolinas that could bring significant wintry weather to the Southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, with potential blizzard conditions and gusts near hurricane force. While forecast models diverge on the storm’s exact track, confidence is rising for coastal impacts and heavy snow in parts of the Southeast, with record-low temperatures expected in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and subfreezing conditions likely into early February; a rapid intensification (bomb cyclone) remains possible but not guaranteed.

via CBS News|

#arctic-chill #bomb-cyclone #coastal-impacts

weather11 months ago•1 min saved

Florida Prepares for Tropical Storm Imelda as Tropical Depression Approaches

Florida is preparing for Tropical Depression 9, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda, with the storm passing offshore and causing increased surf, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and up to 3 inches of rain along the coast, primarily impacting the wind conditions and surf rather than causing widespread flooding.

via WFTV|

#coastal-impacts #florida #storm-tracking

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive 50-Foot Swell Threatens Hawaii's North Shore Beaches"

Hawaii is bracing for monster waves reaching up to 45 feet in height as a sizable northwest swell is expected to impact the island chain through Friday, prompting the issuance of High Surf Warnings for various shores. The powerful swell originates from a storm north of Hawaii and is anticipated to cause significant coastal impacts, with preparations urged for potential inundation of beaches, affecting coastal properties and roadways. The National Weather Service has warned of powerful longshore and rip currents, urging caution and distance from the shoreline.

via Fox Weather |

#coastal-impacts #hawaii #high-surf-warning

weather3 years ago

Hurricane Lee Threatens East Coast with Powerful Surf and Rip Currents

Hurricane Lee is approaching with uncertain impacts on Maine, as its track may shift westward. Coastal areas are expected to be affected, but the extent of other impacts remains to be determined.

via WGME|

#coastal-impacts #hurricane-lee #maine