Rainfall : Science World Report

Jun 13, 2017 06:06 AM EDT

Rainfall May Increase More In The Future As The Climate Warms, NASA Says

NASA study suggests that there will be an increased rainfall in the future than expected.

Sep 02, 2016 04:12 AM EDT

Tropical Storm 'Hermine' Advances In Florida With 'A Mind Of Its Own'

Tropical storm Hermine, which is described by a meteorologist as having " a mind of its own," is heading towards Florida and expected to make rainfall early on Friday.

May 05, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

UAE Wants To Build Artificial Mountain To Increase Rainfall

The UAE is embarking on an ambitious project to construct an artificial mountain to maximize rainfall.

Feb 01, 2016 02:24 PM EST

Man-Made Climate Change Caused Floods In South Of England, Study Reveals

A new study reveals that human-induced climate change caused flooding in south of England during the winter of 2013-14.

Feb 01, 2016 01:15 PM EST

Moon Phase Affects Amount Of Rainfall, Study Reveals Findings

New study finds that the phases of the moon only "slightly" affects rainfall amounts.

Dec 16, 2015 07:15 AM EST

El Niño May be Changing the Weather This Winter in California and Elsewhere

Why is it so warm this winter? It could have something to do with El Niño. Scientists have announced that the strongest El Niño event since 1997-98 is currently unfolding in the eastern equatorial Pacific.

Oct 22, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Severe Droughts and Flooding in California May Double by 2100

California may be experience double the amount of severe droughts and floods later this century. The weather patterns El Niño and La Niña could play havoc on local ecosystems in the region.

Sep 16, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Climate Change in Europe May Cause Scotland to be Drenched in Rain

As the climate changes, Europe is getting some different weather patterns. Scientists have found changes in the shape of rainfall across Europe, which may mean some big changes for places like Scotland.

Jul 14, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Climate Change: Rainfall Drives Rapid Ice Melt in Greenland Ice Sheet

The Greenland ice sheet is continuing to melt. Now, scientists have found another factor that's contributing; it turns out that the ice sheet melt has accelerated in response to surface rainfall associated with late-summer and autumnal cyclonic weather events.

Jul 09, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Climate Change: Record-Breaking Heavy Rain and Floods Caused by Rising Temperatures

As climate change continues, we may be in for some heavier rain. Heavy rainfall events have been increasing strikingly in the past 30 years and now, scientists have taken a closer look at what might cause these events.

Feb 05, 2015 12:05 PM EST

Heavy Rainfall Is Becoming More Frequent In Easternmost Island Of Hawaii

Researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have found that heavy rainfall events have become significantly more frequent over the last 50 years in eastern parts of the state.