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Deepwater Horizon oil spill, largest marine oil spill in history, caused by an April 20, 2010, explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig—located in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 41 miles (66 km) off the coast of Louisiana—and its subsequent sinking on April 22.

This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters

An above-average season of activity provided Rosenstiel School scientists with ample opportunities for research that could improve forecasting and

An above-average season of activity provided Rosenstiel School scientists with ample opportunities for research that could improve forecasting and help save lives.

Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina did the same. Both storms caused death and destruction but how do they compare?

A giant pool of warm water directly ahead of Hurricane Ida in the Gulf was a warning sign.

Hurricane Ida has many drawing comparisons to 2005's Hurricane Katrina. What could be different this time around: direction, size and strength.

This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters and Bob Henson