The trade winds are permanent east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in Earth's equatorial region, blowing mainly from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern ...

Because of the shape of Michigan and the shape of Lake Michigan, we get what is called a convergence zone. This zone makes unique weather here in Michigan. The precipitation process is simple. Rising ...

Pattern Energy Group LP has announced that its Spring Valley Wind project — the first wind power project in the state of Nevada — has completed construction and is fully operational. The 151.8 MW ...

What can sand dunes on Earth and Mars teach us about the latter’s wind behavior and atmosphere? This is what a recently awarded NASA grant hopes to address as a PhD student at Texas A&M University ...

No Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclones have formed in 2025 as of May 16, a phenomenon only seen five other times since 1950. Unusual wind patterns near the Philippines are suppressing storm ...

This fall, NASA scientist Kris Bedka flew into Hurricane Helene to test a device that uses lasers to create ultradetailed wind measurements. It could be the key to unlocking better storm predictions.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Most of the year, trade winds and a temperature inversion control the dispersion of vog from Kīlauea. The inversion forms around 6,000 to 8,000 feet and traps vog below to keep it ...

My years of hands-on testing show that while solar energy is straightforward, portable wind turbines require constant ...

Pattern Energy Group announced it has acquired majority stakes in the 324-MW Broadview Wind power facilities in New Mexico, as well as its associated independent 35-mile 345 kV Western Interconnect ...