2024's five most impactful natural phenomena
Reflecting on five major natural events that influenced our community and environment this year
January, 2024 - November, 2024
In 2024, five major natural phenomena significantly impacted both the environment and society. The Pineapple Express atmospheric rivers repeatedly delivered heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures to the West Coast, while severe winter storms brought significant snow and freezing rain, disrupting daily life and transportation. The term 'bomb cyclone' became familiar as powerful storms with high winds battered coastal regions, causing extensive power outages and travel disruptions.
Meanwhile, a particularly intense coronal mass ejection, referred to as a 'cannibal' solar storm, treated many to rare displays of the northern lights far beyond usual latitudes. Together, these events underscored the increasing unpredictability and intensity of weather patterns linked to broader climatic changes.
Meanwhile, a particularly intense coronal mass ejection, referred to as a 'cannibal' solar storm, treated many to rare displays of the northern lights far beyond usual latitudes. Together, these events underscored the increasing unpredictability and intensity of weather patterns linked to broader climatic changes.
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