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The question repeatedly arises in the media as to whether the El Niño weather phenomenon can be held responsible for the exceptionally high temperatures in Europe. To answer this question seriously, it is worth taking a look at the mechanisms behind El Niño and its actual effects on the European climate.
South of Greenland, the Atlantic is cooling down, even as the oceans warm elsewhere. A new study reveals why this cold blob affects our weather too.
Artificial intelligence is supposed to revolutionize weather forecasting, yet it systematically fails when it comes to extreme events. A new study from Geneva uncovers a crucial weakness of AI models and shows why classic, physics-based forecasts remain indispensable, especially now in the era of climate change.
When does spring really begin? Meteorologically it starts as early as 1 March, astronomically only at the equinox, and phenologically when the first plants begin to bloom.
Waves, currents, and tides are among the most fascinating forces on our planet. And anyone who travels on the water needs to understand them. That's exactly why we've expanded our online weather course with a new module: "Sea State and Tides".
Cold makes you sick, lightning never strikes twice and the heat comes straight from the Sahara: Many popular weather sayings sound plausible but are simply wrong. In this post, we take a close look at 14 of the most persistent weather myths and explain what meteorology really has to say. From farmers' rules to the foehn wind to the probability of rain.
The Earth can do more than we think. A look into the official record list of the World Meteorological Organization.
Learn to read meteorological wind barbs on weather maps