A new study finds that the most intense and destructive rainstorms in Portugal, particularly those fueled by atmospheric rivers, are not the most chaotic but are among the most predictable. These events form within large, well-organized atmospheric systems that strengthen winds and channel moisture efficiently, producing significantly heavier rainfall while also creating clearer, more coherent signals in the atmosphere. As a result, the very storms that pose the greatest risk to infrastructure and public safety may also offer the best opportunity for earlier and more reliable forecasts.
Rivers in the sky are driving stronger and more predictable floods, new study finds
-
HighlightsFree Dark Web Monitoring Stamps the $17 Million Credentials Markets
-
HighlightsSmart buildings: What happens to our free will when tech makes choices for us?
-
AppsScreenshots have generated new forms of storytelling, from Twitter fan fiction to desktop film
-
HighlightsDarknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds
-
SecurityPrivacy violations undermine the trustworthiness of the Tim Hortons brand
-
Featured HeadlinesWhy Tesla’s Autopilot crashes spurred the feds to investigate driver-assist technologies – and what that means for the future of self-driving cars
