Brett Israel
Latest articles by Brett Israel

Turkey's Deadly Aftershock Explained
By Brett Israel published
Big aftershock typical for following a large earthquake

Tornado Season, Part 2, Roars Into Action
By Brett Israel published
Plains states taking the punches so far in 2011.

Where Did the Dangerous Alaska Storm Come From?
By Brett Israel published
Storm to bring hurricane-force winds, monster waves.

'Beaver Tail' Tornado Hits Oklahoma
By Brett Israel published
1 twister confirmed, more under investigation.

Oklahoma Quake Stirs Bird, Bug or Bat Swarm Seen on Radars
By Brett Israel published
Not unusual for radar to see birds, but this was bigger than normal.

WoW! See the New 'Wall of Wind' Hurricane Simulator
By Brett Israel published
Wind engineers itching to do some real damage.

Happy Birthday to Po! Celebrated Panda Turns 1
By Brett Israel published
Presents included ice cakes and a scent-filled box.

Climate Clues Found In Ancient Underwater Caves
By Brett Israel published
Stalagmites from the Great Blue Hole tell story of dry ancient Bahamas.

Dust Obscures Picture of Hurricanes in Warming World
By Brett Israel published
On West African dust storms and other odd hurricane trends.

Does October Snow Signal A Wild Winter Ahead?
By Brett Israel published
Winter storms shifting west this year.

Snowtober: Rare Halloween Snow to Hit East Coast
By Brett Israel published
Just how rare is an October snow storm along the East Coast?

Surprisingly, Hurricanes Offer Relief to Damaged Corals
By Brett Israel published
Cool waters and clustered storms help corals bounce back faster from bleaching.

Take A Peek Inside Hurricane Headquarters
By Brett Israel published
Storm warnings to hurricane hunting, the National Hurricane Center never sleeps.

Cannon Retrieved from Blackbeard's Pirate Ship
By Brett Israel published
Despite weather setbacks, prized cannon now at home in North Carolina Maritime Museum.

Hurricane Rina's Strengthening Explained
By Brett Israel published
Warm ocean water, little wind shear could push Rina to major hurricane status.

Denver on a 24-Hour Ride from Balmy to Brrrr
By Brett Israel published
Record high one day, wintery weather the next. Find out why.

Turkey's Deadly Earthquake Explained
By Brett Israel published
Temblor is the latest deadly rupture in the quake-prone country.

Jacques Cousteau's Granddaughter: Ocean Exploration Is 'This Generation's Space Race'
By Brett Israel published
Cousteau relatives together onstage for first time.

Warm Ocean Water Keeps Hurricanes at Bay, Study Finds
By Brett Israel published
In two active hurricane seasons, only one storm has hit U.S.

Dive to Rescue Blackbeard's Pirate Ship Hits Snag
By Brett Israel published
Mission has already turned up several artifacts.

Why Rescue Missions from Antarctica Are So Hard
By Brett Israel published
Scientist has been stranded since suffering a stroke in August.

Big Aftershocks Rattle Quake-Weary Japan, New Zealand
By Brett Israel published
Aftershocks of major quakes hit within hours of each other.

Hurricane Season Is Past Its Peak (But Stay on Guard)
By Brett Israel published
We tell you what to expect for the final months.
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