Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
What Caused Mexico's 2 Major Earthquakes in 2 Weeks?
It's possible the quakes happened independently of each other.
Volcanic Hotspots Are Relative Slowpokes, Study Finds
Plumes of hot rock can help track tectonic plates.
Hurricane Irma's Wake: Caribbean's Scars Will Likely Last Years
The Caribbean is still reeling after Hurricane Irma, and now the region is being pummeled by Hurricane Maria. How will this part of the world recover?
Hurricane Irma: How Good Were the Forecasts?
Overall, the models did a good job, but they can still be improved.
Hurricane Irma Could Re-Strengthen Before Slamming into Florida
Irma could make a run for Category 4 strength before landfall.
Hurricane Irma Poses Serious Storm Surge Threat, But Path Remains 'Uncertain'
Local geography plays a big role in surge levels.
Why Category 5 Hurricanes Like Irma Are So Rare
A perfect storm of ingredients is needed.
Did Climate Change Intensify Harvey's Catastrophic Effects?
Weather was the main driver, but climate change was likely a factor.
These Tweets Show Just How Nuts Harvey's Rains and Floods Are
Tropical Storm Harvey has pummeled Houston and the surrounding area since Friday. And the rain is still falling.
Hurricane Harvey Threatens Texas with 'Devastating' Floods
Hurricane Harvey could cause torrential rains and damaging floods in Texas.
July Was Record Hot for Parts of Alaska and the West
July was record warm for Alaska's northernmost city and the hottest month on record for the globe at Death Valley.
Glacier National Park Is Losing Its Glaciers
Over the past 50 years, 39 of the park's glaciers have shrunk dramatically, some by as much as 85 percent.
March Was Second Hottest on Record Globally
March was the second hottest March on record, according to NASA, behind only 2016, a mark of rising global warming.
'Critical' NASA Climate Missions Targeted in Budget Cuts
Proposed cuts to four NASA climate-related missions are seen as effort to curb its role in climate science.
Sea Ice Hits Record Lows at Both Poles
Warm weather could send Arctic sea ice to a record low winter peak as Antarctic sea ice sets an all-time record low.
It's Official: 2016 Was Second Hottest Year for US
2016 was the second hottest year on record for the U.S. and the 20th consecutive year above average.
2016 'Arctic Report Card' Gives Grim Evaluation
The global warming signal in the Arctic was stronger and more pronounced during 2016 than any other year.
Mexico-Size Chunk of Ice Missing from the Arctic
Skyrocketing Arctic temperatures, which are rising twice as fast as the global average, have set off a downward spiral in sea ice levels.
2016 Set to Become Hottest Year on Record
This year will be the hottest on record by a significant margin, the World Meteorological Organization told diplomats gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, this week.
