2 SOEST researchers in top 25 of international ranking
Atmospheric scientist Bin Wang and oceanographer David Karl, were named in the top 25 researchers internationally, according to the recent Research.com ranking.
Climate variability, tropical cyclone activity focus of new book
A new book titled “Climate Variability and Tropical Cyclone Activity” written by SOEST professor Pao-Shin Chu is now available.
Earth suffers ‘ocean amnesia’ symptom of global warming
Ocean memory decline was found as a collective response across the climate models to human-induced warming.
2 SOEST researchers earn prestigious early career awards
Alison Nugent and Malte Stuecker were selected by the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program.
Supercell thunderstorms caused Kauaʻi’s record rainfall in 2018
Supercell thunderstorms have the greatest likelihood of producing severe weather, including large hail, tornados and strong straight-line winds.
Hawaiʻi phones capture data in Tonga volcano blast
UH Mānoa monitoring systems that continuously listen for infrasound recorded the Tonga eruption on a network of smartphone sensors.
From LEGOs to lasers, UH student’s passion for science continues
John Fast joined the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the UH Mānoa after his interest in weather patterns was sparked by a project about wind energy.
$1.33M grant to better understand, forecast Hawaiʻi’s complex weather and climate
UH Mānoa scientists will deploy dozens of climate stations to collect critical data.
Climate change is accelerating, according to comprehensive study
UH scientists contribute to three reports discussing the impacts of climate change and El Niño-Southern Oscillation.
Climate change likely to increase rainfall rate, cloud formation
An undergraduate student worked to develop a computer model of clouds to simulate the effects of climate change on cloud formations.
