By Jason Dinh It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures. New research shows
Download Headlines:Â Â Â La Nina weakens, but aspects of rainfall anomaly pattern still evident Flooding in Hawaii consistent with La Nina pattern Still dry across southern
Prize-winning research co-authored by ESSIC scientist identifies a major shift in ocean chemistry Shell builders like coral reefs are at immediate risk due to the
Lars Peter Riishojgaard gives the Introduction to the Climate Resilience Network. Photo by Cazzy Medley. On January 20-21, University of Maryland’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary
Download Headlines: A La Nina pattern dominates the tropics in the annual anomaly map The 2025 anomaly pattern again reinforces the long-term precipitation trend pattern
A series of atmospheric rivers (ARs) pounded the Pacific Northwest last week, resulting in catastrophic river flooding. The NWS Weather Prediction Center (WPC) seven-day Quantitative
Last week, the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center held their annual Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony. During the event, ESSIC Director Lars Peter Riishojgaard
Wildfires are a growing threat to the global population. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and the landscape is modified, fires are becoming more difficult
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOSC) has announced the appointment of Lars Peter Riishojgaard as a Full Professor. Riishojgaard has been the Director
Lars Peter Riishojgaard will join the University of Maryland on January 1, 2025, as director of the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) following an international search.