Could we SHAKE rain out of the sky? Aiming powerful low-frequency sound waves at clouds could help to increase rainfall and alleviate droughts, scientists say Researchers use low-frequency sound waves to ‘excite’ water vapour particles The sound causes the particles to vibrate and come together as larger droplets This then allows the larger droplets to … Read more
Weather warnings for England and Wales were extended last night after parts of Britain had more than a month’s worth of rainfall in 42 hours in storms not seen since March. Persistent downpours have brought flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place as the Met Office issued amber warnings in … Read more
Storm Edouard will bring almost a MONTH’s worth of rainfall to parts of England and Wales over the next two days Almost a month’s worth of rainfall is expected over the next two days in parts of England and Wales The Atlantic jet stream is currently over Britain, bringing low pressure accompanied by spells of … Read more
Incredible pictures from space show Australia ‘turning green’ thanks to record rainfall after years of crippling drought Stunning pictures show southeastern Australia healing from crippling drought Pictures were taken two years apart and show the country ‘turning green’ Regeneration comes after record rain fall across southeastern Australia By Adam Mccleery For Daily Mail Australia Published: 16:01 … Read more
Scientists predict Mediterranean could see a 40% decline in rainfall in the coming decades, leading to water shortages, agricultural shortfalls, and civil unrest A new MIT study predicts major rainfall shortages in the Mediterranean The declines will be driven by changes in the jetstream and shrinking difference in temperatures on land and sea that will … Read more
Excessive and sustained rainfall caused the massive eruption of the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii two years ago by softening the rock, according to a new study. US researchers say the dramatic eruption in 2018, which destroyed hundreds of homes, was due to wet volcanic rock, which breaks easily under pressure. Local rainfall patterns contributed to … Read more