Brett Israel
Latest articles by Brett Israel

Tornado Myths Tough for Forecasters to Bust
By Brett Israel published
Weather warnings may not be enough to prevent deaths, NOAA chief said.

Q&A: Weather Channel's Greg Forbes Talks Tornadoes
By Brett Israel published
OurAmazingPlanet caught up with Forbes at the American Meteorological Society meeting in New Orleans.

Ultra-Marathoner Finishes First-Ever Pole-to-Pole Run
By Brett Israel published
World's longest ultra-marathon not finished yet.

Why Did Seattle Get All This Snow?
By Brett Israel published
A year's worth of snow dumped on Seattle in one day.

Wingsuit Pilot Crashes Into Africa's Table Mountain
By Brett Israel published
Jeb Corliss survives, but breaks both legs and suffers neck injuries.

Anchorage Smashes Snow Record
By Brett Israel published
Heavy snowfall in Anchorage not a factor in Nome emergency fuel delivery.

Wimpy Winter: Twin Cities Still Not Below Zero
By Brett Israel published
Likelihood of subzero temperatures is dwindling.

NASA Airborne Radar 'Sees' Inside Hawaii Volcano
By Brett Israel published
Measurements from above will lead to understanding what's under the volcano.

When Will Japan's Tsunami Debris Hit North America?
By Brett Israel published
Latest forecast shows debris possible on West Coast in 2013.

No Snow, No Cold: Where Is Winter?
By Brett Israel published
For snow, look west. West Texas, that is.

First Tornado of 2012 Confirmed in Texas
By Brett Israel published
2 twisters reported near Galveston, Texas.

Hawaii Volcano Has Been Erupting for 29 Years
By Brett Israel published
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.

New Island Rises In the Red Sea
By Brett Israel published
Will the island last, or will waves wash it away?

Wild Weather of 2011: Blame La Niña
By Brett Israel published
From floods to fires to tornadoes, records fell while damage mounted.

'Tis the Season to Visit Antarctica
By Brett Israel published
Join the 30,000 other tourists that flock to the frozen continent.

Where's the Snow?
By Brett Israel published
Maps of nation's snow cover show a less white-covered country compared to this time last year.
Weather Alerts On-the-Go, Coming in 2012
By Brett Israel published
Alerts will be super-specific to your location.

Kilauea Volcano's Deadliest Eruption Revealed
By Brett Israel published
Lava from the deadliest eruption in what is now the US has been found.

The Science of the Fierce Santa Ana Winds
By Brett Israel published
Hurricane-strength winds spark wildfires, flip trucks.

Active 2011 Hurricane Season Comes to an End
By Brett Israel published
Irene reminds the Northeast of its vulnerability to hurricanes.

Alabama Gets First November Snow in 35 Years
By Brett Israel published
An inch or more of white stuff in higher elevations.

Snow-vember Surprise: Why Deep South Is Seeing Frosty Weather
By Brett Israel published
The other surprise: record high temperatures in Northeast.

Dangerous Storms Hit Dixie Alley
By Brett Israel published
Moderate damage reported in Alabama and warning in effect for Metro Atlanta.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.