The Demise of Sports Journalism Oct 23, 2009
They formed the crest of the South Bend cyclone before which another fighting Army team was swept over the precipice at the Polo Grounds this afternoon as 55,000 spectators peered down upon the bewildering panorama spread out upon the green plain below. That heroic prose bears little relation to today s product clipped, commercialized, forgettable. (The American Conservative)
Ain't that America: balloon boy's cultural moment Oct 21, 2009
And what of Falcon himself, in the eye of the media storm that has carried off his family's home with the force of Dorothy's cyclone. He looks at turns sad, bewildered, playful, taciturn -- all the unrestrained emotions you'd expect to appear on the face of any 6-year-old boy whose life has been upended. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Climate Change Threatens Rice Production Oct 20, 2009
Cyclone Nargis wreaked havoc on the rice crops and communities of Myanmar in 2008 ... Massive rat infestations in Myanmar followed cyclone Nargis. (Science Daily)
Tropical Storm Nepartak becoming extra-tropical at sea Oct 14, 2009
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) flies on NASA's Aqua satellite and captures infrared images of tropical cyclones take the temperatures of thunderstorm's cloud top temperatures to determine their strength ... The highest clouds are as cold as or colder than 220 Kelvin or minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and second highest level of clouds are about 240 Kelvin, or minus 27F. The colder the clouds are, the higher they are, and the more powerful the thunderstorms are that make up the cyclone. (EurekAlert!)
Copenhagen must result in more aid to poor countries Oct 12, 2009
While we are unable to pinpoint any particular weather event and say "That is due to climate change", most studies point in one direction: that floods, typhous and cyclones will be more intense and more frequent, seasons more unpredictable and droughts longer ... In May last year, I witnessed cyclone Nargis enter the history books as one of the deadliest cyclones of all time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
India floods trigger food fears Oct 8, 2009
The rains were blamed by weather experts on a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Eyewitness: Philippines floods Oct 7, 2009
A seasonal rain turned into a killer cyclone ... A seasonal rain turned into a killer cyclone. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Storm system has potential to become tropical depression Oct 6, 2009
According to the National Hurricane Center, there is a medium chance 30 percent to 50 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Florida Today)
Indian flood toll rises further Oct 5, 2009
The rains have been blamed by weather experts on the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Typhoon turns back, dumps rain on northern Philippines Oct 5, 2009
"Melor is the more powerful cyclone now, and it is dictating the direction Parma, which has weakened, will go," weather forecaster, Rene Paciente, said on radio. Heavy rain in and around Manila, which is about 350 km (200 miles) southeast of the centre of Parma, could worsen the situation in the Philippine capital which is still recovering from floods a week ago brought by a previous storm, Ketsana. (Scientific American)
Arroyo orders Philippine LGU to prepare for typhoon "Melor," "Parma" Oct 4, 2009
When two cyclones approach each other, their centers orbit and spiral ... Remonde said Filipinos thank God for sparing Metro Manila from a second tropical cyclone and Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales for the order to pray the Oratio Imperata or obligatory prayer to spare the Philippines from another calamity. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cyclones host Rams for Homecoming Oct 3, 2009
Barrett also holds a 13-7 lead over Blankenship in total touchdowns, a big reason why the undefeated Cyclones are outscoring District 8 teams by an average of 43-6 ... Cyclone senior Michael Kaufmann, meanwhile is completing 65 percent of his throws (46-of-71) for 810 yards, eight TD's and two INT's ... " Coach Curt Bladt MO: It's Homecoming week, and that can bring with it some distractions from the game. Is that a concern for you going into Friday? CB: We addressed the distractions (Wednesday)... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Scores killed in India flooding Oct 3, 2009
About 22,500 houses have been damaged in rains blamed by weather experts on the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. The authorities say incessant rains have not only damaged crops but also disrupted communication and transport links in many areas of Karnataka and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. (BBC News -- South Asia)
130 killed as rains lash southern India Oct 3, 2009
Experts have blamed the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal for the deaths and collapse of 22,000 houses in the south Indian states --Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the least affected ... "India's monsoon season usually brings rains from June and withdraws by the end of September. But, this year some parts of the country were actually drought affected due to inadequate and untimely rainfall. Moreover, the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal did the damage in south India which is battling... (Xinhuanet, China)
USA TODAY GRAPHIC: Western Pacific sees most tropical systems Oct 3, 2009
Tropical cyclones form in global 'basins. Every year about 100 tropical cyclones form in seven regions around the world, known as basins ... Tropical cyclones often form from , which are simply ripples or disturbances in the mean wind flow. (USA Today -- Weather)
Nature warns climate talkers Oct 2, 2009
Hurricanes/cyclones, unpredictable weather have always been with us. In 1974 cyclone Tracy completely wiped out Darwin, Australia's most northern city, causuing loss of life and fearfull damage ... I can remember going through a cyclone in the early 1950's as well as hundreds of severe tropical storms that occurred every summer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Trojans, Stallions square off tonight Oct 2, 2009
The Cyclones had an off-week to prepare for this game ... See if the Cyclone defense can clamp down on the Griffins. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
After the floods in 1994, shame on you people who did not get flood insurance or move to higher ground. ... Sep 24, 2009
I vote we rename the Georgia Cyclone the East Atlanta Loch Ness Monster. Score: -2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Will monks shake Myanmar? Sep 22, 2009
It said many monks who also face repression for their important social service role after the devastation of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 have left their monasteries and returned to their villages or sought refuge abroad. The cyclone killed 138000 people and prompted international criticism of the government's slow response ... On Friday Myanmar authorities freed two journalists who helped victims of last year's cyclone and released several opposition activists as part of an amnesty for more than... (iAfrica.com)
Cyclones inflict damage at Trojan Bowl, 38-0 Sep 16, 2009
Outgaining the Trojans, 299-14, in first-half total offense, the top-ranked (3-A) Cyclones scored all 38 points by halftime, then filtered in a heavy dose of reserves in a running-clock second half ... Each time, the Cyclones scored a touchdown on the very next play ... "We finally got out of the chute, and hopefully we'll spend the rest of the season doing that," said HCHS head coach Curt Bladt, referring to the Cyclones' slow starts in weeks one and two. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
* Typhoon Koppu brushes Hong Kong, crashes into China Sep 16, 2009
Koppu, the 16th storm of the western Pacific cyclone season, left three people dead and three injured in the Philippines as it passed across the northern tip of Luzon on Sept. 12 as a tropical depression, the countrys disaster agency said. Koppu is the Japanese word for cup, according to the Observatory, which lists names in use for cyclones in the western Pacific. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
read story » Sep 12, 2009
com :: Cyclones host Hawkeyes today ... Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:53 AM CDT Cyclones host Hawkeyes today By KELLY BEATON For The Globe Gazette Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz (left) and Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads meet for the first time today ... That has to be encouraging for a Cyclone spread offense led by mobile junior signal-caller Austen Arnaud. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Brooks Brothers Sep 12, 2009
The Cyclones feature a team that is difficult to cover with a spread, no-huddle offense. As with any in-state event, expect a high-energy battle. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Does Global Warming Affect Hurrican... Sep 10, 2009
these tropical cyclones typically form over the ocean near the equator ... NOAA scientists Gabriel Vecchi and Thomas Knutson say that the observed increase in hurricanes is not due to more hurricanes but rather better monitoring in How well do we know the historical cyclone record. (Suite101.com)
* Coastal homes at risk from rising seas Sep 6, 2009
Waves washed away 800m2 of Vaughans beachfront land in May after a bad cyclone and storm season, wiping more than A$1 million (US$850,000) off the value of the property, real estate agents said ... One hour drive north, a defensive line of seawalls and years of pumping sand onto beaches has replenished the tourist Gold Coast, protecting them from powerful cyclones this year ... Cyclones, storms and floods account for 80 percent of the total cost of natural disasters from 1967 to 1999. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Illini West opens season with win over Cyclones Sep 4, 2009
The Chargers (1-0), ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, scored on their first eight possessions and the defense forced five turnovers in a 69-6 win over the West Prairie Cyclones (0-1) ... A Cyclone fumble, again recovered by Hartweg, set up a nine-yard touchdown pass to Schmudlach for a 19-0 lead after kicker Ryan Wilhite converted the extra point ... The Chargers' defense forced a punt on the Cyclones next possession. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
VIDEO: Flooding Hits Bangladesh Sep 1, 2009
August 27, 2009 As monsoons and cyclones worsen due to climate change in the South Asian country, many coastal peoples are migrating to drier cities ... Unedited Transcript Just two months after cyclone Aila ripped through Bangladesh's Satkhira (shaht-kee-rah) district, killing hundreds and driving hundreds of thousands of families in search of dry land, there is no respite for coastal communities ... In some Southern Bangladesh villages, families who have rebuilt their houses since cyclone Aila... (National Geographic)
Tropical Storm Krovanh to Bring Rain, Winds to Tokyo Metropolitan Area Aug 31, 2009
The center of Krovanh, the 12th storm of the western Pacific cyclone season, was 141 kilometers (88 miles) southeast of Tokyo at 3 p.m. local time today, according to the. The storms maximum sustained winds fell to 102 kilometers per hour from 111 kph earlier today, and Krovanh was moving north-northeast at 20 kph, the agency said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tropical Storm Danny weakens off U.S. East Coast Aug 29, 2009
Forecasters were also monitoring a mass of thunderstorms in the Atlantic about 850 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands, and gave it a 30 percent to 50 percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next two days. It was forecast to move west-northwest but it was far too early to tell whether it would threaten land or energy operations. (Scientific American)
NASA's 'A-Train' Of Satellites On Track With Hurricane Research Aug 27, 2009
They're called the "A-Train" and one of the things they study is tropical cyclones. There are also other satellites outside the A-Train that are used to study different aspects of tropical cyclones ... The satellites that form the A-Train provide unique information about tropical cyclones, the collective term for tropical depressions, tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons. (Science Daily)
Hilda unlikely to affect Hawaii Aug 26, 2009
Warmer waters, such as those found south of Hawai'i, will help to sustain a tropical cyclone. But Donaldson cautioned that every storm is different. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bill downgraded after leaving 2 dead on East Coast Aug 24, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Blogged - Top Stories. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Bill no longer a hurricane, weakening in Atlantic Aug 24, 2009
MIAMI (AP) -- Bill is no longer a hurricane and forecasters say it's lost the characteristics of a tropical cyclone as it moves away from the Canadian coast in the Atlantic. The system still has tropical storm strength winds near 70 mph, but is expected to weaken gradually over the next few days. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bermuda braces as Hurricane Bill approaches Aug 22, 2009
Any development would be slow and there was less than a 30 percent chance it would grow into a tropical cyclone in the next two days, they said. (Additional reporting by Scott DiSavino in New York, Pascal Fletcher in Miami, Scott Haggett in Calgary and Sue Pleming in Washington). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Certain hurricane facts still unknown to storm veterans Aug 22, 2009
After writing about the hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones and tornadoes in a recent Sweet Talk, a reader forwarded an article titled, 20 Things You Didn t Know About Hurricanes from Discover magazine s September issue ... Although we ve had a quiet hurricane season so far, Nearly half of all tropical cyclones occur in September ... The largest known tropical cyclone was in 1979 when typhoon Tip grew to a size that stretched 1,400 miles across portions of the Pacific, covering an area equal in... (New Iberia, LA)
No surprise: PNG crash warning a year ago Aug 21, 2009
Former Kokoda Track Authority (KTA) chief executive officer Warren Bartlett said moves to improve Kokoda's makeshift runway were initiated in 2006 but never eventuated due to a severe cyclone in 2007. "If there was an upgrade to the Kokoda runway, bigger Dash-8 planes could land there rather than these Twin Otters," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hurricane Bill very close to becoming major hurricane Aug 19, 2009
There's a slight chance that Ana could regenerate into a tropical cyclone after it moves into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico later this week, the weather service said. The-CNN-Wire/AtlantaTM & 2009 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. (FOX19.com, OH)
The Douglas DC3 Series Aug 19, 2009
Again TWA specified a tri-motor; but instead Douglas produced a low wing monoplane that featured two Wight Cyclone motors, stressed skin construction and retractable undercarriage. It was designated DC1 (Douglas Commercial 1) and its advanced design was the precursor of all commercial airliners produced throughout the world. (Suite101.com)
Regime rides above sanctions Aug 18, 2009
When Myanmar has faced intense international criticism, including in reaction to its slow response last year to the Cyclone Nargis disaster, China, its main ally, has provided the regime with political cover through its seat on the United Nations Security Council. This was replicated in China's public response to the Suu Kyi verdict, saying that the international community should respect Myanmar's "judicial sovereignty" and that it would not support any United Nations-sponsored sanctions linked... (Asia Times Online)
Suu Kyi supporters warned Aug 16, 2009
The referendum was held just days after a cyclone devastated the south of the country, killing 138000 people. On Wednesday the newspaper warned against predictions of a guilty verdict in the trial and said that anticipating the ruling would amount to contempt of court. (iAfrica.com)
Tropics leak rain into state, county Aug 15, 2009
The National Hurricane Center said there is a strong chance of the system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next two days. Contact Gallop at 409-1422or. (Florida Today)
Study: Warmer oceans lead to more hurricanes Aug 15, 2009
The Atlantic Ocean has experienced the highest level of hurricane activity since the medieval era, circa 1000 A.D., when cyclone activity might have been even more intense ... "Does that mean global warming leads to more cyclones? That's an active area of debate," he said ... The study also used a computer model of tropical cyclones and factors driven by year-to-year variations in cyclone behavior and El Ni;o and La Ni;a activity, along with the history of sea surface temperatures in the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GOES-11 Sees Tropical Cyclones Fizzling And Forming In Eastern Pacific Aug 15, 2009
14, 2009) There are a lot of ups and downs in tropical cyclone formation in the Pacific Ocean this week, and that's keeping NOAA's GOES-11 satellite busy ... (July 17, 2009) It's not too often that two tropical cyclones are close enough to each other to be within a satellite's view as it tracks far above the Earth, but it happened this week with Carlos and Dolores in the ... (June 1, 2009) Tropical cyclones could be a significant source of the deep convection that carries moist air upward to the... (Science Daily)
Isles to soak in humidity and showers Aug 14, 2009
The remnants of tropical cyclone Felicia will pull a humid southeast wind across the state today, creating a muggy day with scattered showers, according to the National Weather Service ... Any impacts from the tropical cyclone activity in the eastern Pacific would not be experienced until the middle of next week, the weather service said ... The remnants of tropical cyclone Felicia will pull a humid southeast wind across the state today, creating a muggy day with scattered showers, according to... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Essential airstrips fail to meet global standards Aug 13, 2009
But no funding has been provided for the project, and it was put on the backburner after Cyclone Guba hit in November 2007, Mr Bartlett said. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Stephen Smith, said yesterday that the Australian regulators already worked closely with their PNG counterparts but the Government would consider further safety measures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Felicia fizzles before reaching the islands Aug 12, 2009
Felicia has lost all of the key characteristics of a tropical cyclone, the advisory says ... Felicia has lost all of the key characteristics of a tropical cyclone, the advisory says. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
By any name typhoons, hurricanes a danger to many Aug 12, 2009
I found a story USA Today wrote in September 2003 telling about the differences between hurricanes and typhoons, and between cyclones and tornadoes. According to this report, both hurricanes and typhoons are actually tropical cyclones, which form over warm oceans ... Elsewhere, such as in the South Pacific or the Indian Ocean, these storms are just called cyclones. (New Iberia, LA)
Typhoon Morakot Kills 29 in China, Taiwan; Storm in Japan Leaves 13 Dead Aug 11, 2009
Morakat, the ninth typhoon of the Pacific cyclone season, destroyed more than 6,000 homes in mainland China and affected 8. 8 million people before weakening to a tropical storm today, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Tsunami alert after huge quake off India Aug 11, 2009
The epicentre was also about 364 kilometres south-west of the Irriwaddy Delta region of Burma, which was devastated by a huge cyclone in May last year that left more than 138,000 people dead. "We haven't issued any tsunami warning so far," said Ravichandra Vedula, an official with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in the southern city of Hyderabad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Flooding And Damage From 2008 Myanmar Cyclone Assessed Aug 11, 2009
10, 2009) Tropical cyclone Nargis made landfall in the Asian nation of Myanmar on May 2, 2008, causing the worst natural disaster in the country's recorded history with a death toll that may have exceeded 138,000 ... The information which may be the first reliable measurements of cyclone damage in the area could lead to development of computer models for predicting how future storms may impact the geologically complex Ayeyarwady River delta ... Among the findings of the study: the cyclone... (Science Daily)
Venus spot continues to puzzle Aug 11, 2009
A composite view of a segment of the hemispheric vortex on Venus (false colour, left) and an Atlantic cyclone (right) ... These sulphuric acid aerosols, which appear bright in ultraviolet images, can also be brought to cloud level in cyclones like the giant vortex at the planet's south pole. (Astronomy Now Online)
Felicia poses flood threat to isles Aug 10, 2009
A building swell generated by the cyclone has already begun to reach the east-facing shores of the Big Island, the weather service said ... A building swell generated by the cyclone has already begun to reach the east-facing shores of the Big Island, the weather service said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
James J. Jim Gebel Aug 8, 2009
He also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Catholic Order of Foresters, American Legion, Cedar Ridge Golf Course and the Stateline Cyclone Club. His interests included golfing, fishing, boating at Lansing, going on bus trips, wintering in Florida, and doing yard work - paying special attention to his roses. (Charles City Press, IO)
Oahu residents urged to consider hurricane-preparedness actions Aug 6, 2009
With two tropical cyclone systems active in the Pacific, Hurricane Felicia and Tropical Storm Enrique, the city Department of Emergency Management urges Oahu residents to begin discussing hurricane-preparedness actions with family, friends and co-workers in the event either of these systems becomes a potential threat to the state. "We have been in conference with the National Weather Service's Central Pacific Hurricane Center and they have informed us that these systems could pass harmlessly to... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Isle keeps eye on Hurricane Felicia Aug 6, 2009
The National Weather Service said surf along south shores is expected to slowly diminish but could increase from the east Monday due to the tropical cyclone activity ... The National Weather Service said surf along south shores is expected to slowly diminish but could increase from the east Monday due to the tropical cyclone activity. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Experts predict quieter Atlantic hurricane season Aug 5, 2009
"We continue to call for a below-average Atlantic basin tropical cyclone season in 2009. We also anticipate a below-average probability of United States and Caribbean major hurricane landfall," they said. They now project that there will be 10 named tropical storms this season, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those major hurricanes. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Fast-fading Lana passes Hawaii, but new storm brewing off California Aug 4, 2009
The weather service says there is a medium chance 30 to 50 percent of the system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. To view a satellite loop of Lana passing Hawaii and the new system forming off the southern tip of Baja California, go to. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Joyce Fern Marzen (168) Aug 4, 2009
Joyce enjoyed flower gardening, creative cooking, wine making, reading and following cyclone sports. Purple was her favorite color. (Charles City Press, IO)
End of the freak show? Aug 3, 2009
Venerable, shaky rides like the Wonder Wheel and Cyclone rub shoulders with tawdry shops pumping out rap music and selling cheap wares. The delicious aroma of hot dogs, said to have been invented here, mixes with the stench of urine and rain-soaked garbage. (iAfrica.com)
Storm to have little impact Aug 1, 2009
But the cyclone is expected to pass far south of the islands ... But the cyclone is expected to pass far south of the islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Disaster insurance losses seen at $11B in 1st half Jul 29, 2009
A woman crosses a bamboo bridge made over a breached dam caused by cyclone Aila, which hit Bangladesh in June ... The deadliest disaster in the first half was May's Cyclone Aila, which hit Bangladesh and India and killed 320 people, Munich Re said ... The company gave no figure for economic losses from the cyclone. (USA Today -- Weather)
NASA and NOAA'S GOES-14 satellite takes first full disk image Jul 29, 2009
"The first GOES-14 visible full disk image shows little activity in the Atlantic Ocean and two tropical waves located in the East Pacific Ocean with a low probability of becoming a tropical cyclone. Numerous thunderstorms are seen scattered along the east coast and western Atlantic Ocean, with more significant rains and thunderstorms in the southeast Oklahoma and northeast Texas area," remarked Thomas Renkevens, a User Services Coordinator from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric... (EurekAlert!)
TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD Jul 27, 2009
So far, it's been pretty quiet on the tropical cyclone front, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean, the source of storms that can smack the North Carolina coast. Yeah, quiet. (News & Observer)
Hurricane-Calming Technology? Bill Gates' Plan Jul 21, 2009
Says climate scientist Michael Mann of in State College: "Needless to say, there is a whole lot of skepticism about this among tropical meteorologists. But it's not so ridiculous that I would actually dismiss it out of hand. There is certainly an important role of upper ocean mixing on tropical cyclone behavior.". CLIMATE TROUBLEMAKER. (Newsmax)
Dispute bogs down Coney Island makeover Jul 19, 2009
Screams coming from the Cyclone coaster. Elephants taking on humans to see who can eat more hot dog buns. (Boston Globe)
