| 单词 | water vapor |
| 例句 | Clouds of water vapor swirled around me, winds so powerful they buffeted Hyperion and flattened the grass in a twenty-yard radius. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z There are small traces of nitrogen, water vapor, argon, carbon monoxide and other gases, but the only hydrocarbons or carbohydrates present are there in less than 0.1 parts per million. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I listen for a while, recognizing some words from Understanding Our Universe—evaporation, pressure, water vapor. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Its air is thin, containing mostly carbon dioxide but also some molecular nitrogen and argon and very small quantities of water vapor, oxygen and ozone. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Like Venus, the Earth also has a greenhouse effect due to its carbon dioxide and water vapor. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Theoretically, there could have been some production of oxygen by photodissociation of water vapor in ultraviolet light, but not much. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z If Venus were soaking wet, it should be easy to see the water vapor lines in its spectrum. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Nommo comes from the mouth, like water vapor, he said: a song, a poem, a scream, a prayer, a name, all these are nommo. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The high oceanic temperatures will release more water vapor into the air, increasing cloudiness, shielding the Earth from sunlight and delaying the end a little. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z We call this type of atmosphere “unstable,” meaning that when air is nudged upward, the water vapor that it contains condenses. Understanding tornadoes: 5 questions answered 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z In fact, water vapor is why rising CO2 has such a big effect on climate. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z Because of this, the baking chamber in a gas oven by design must vent in order to remove the byproducts of gas combustion, which include water vapor. No-Knead Bread, Revisited 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z These appliances — which come with a variety of features, depending on the model — put water vapor into the air to increase moisture. A portable humidifier can help with allergies, dry skin and more. Here’s what to look for. 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Hovering at a single point some 22,200 miles above the Earth’s surface, GOES-16 will monitor lightning strikes and gather images that show volcanic ash, dust, clouds and water vapor in the atmosphere. Preparing for the next Snowzilla might be easier thanks to this advanced satellite 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z On humid days, there’s a lot of water vapor in the air. Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z Depending on the temperature, the amount of water vapor in the air ranges from .001 percent to about 4 percent. Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z Contrarians frequently object that water vapor, not CO2, is the most abundant and powerful greenhouse gas; they insist that climate scientists routinely leave it out of their models. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z Climatologists therefore categorize water vapor as a feedback rather than a forcing factor. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z Here are some other ways you interact with water vapor: Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z E-CIGARETTES, which use a nicotine solution instead of tobacco and emit a smokelike water vapor, are already popular in Asia and Europe but are only now catching on in the land of the Marlboro Man. Smoking Is Back, Without the Stigma 2013-08-07T21:16:11Z In all fairness, Nyong'o was actually using the built-in spritzing mechanism to dampen her tresses, not taming her mane with piping-hot water vapor. Watch: Lupita Nyong'o's safari hair-care trick (Spoiler: It involves a steamer) 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Thanks in part to warmer oceans, there is 4 percent more water vapor in the atmosphere and that amount will continue to increase as the planet warms, providing more fuel for storms. 50 shades of Shutterstock 2012-05-29T01:00:00Z The classic one Kepler described is formed as water vapor freezes on the crystal. Snowmaking is the most dangerous part of skiing 2013-02-23T13:00:00Z Your eyes, likewise, would refrain from exploding, but continued escape of gas and water vapor leads to rapid cooling of the mouth and airways. Can we survive in space unprotected? 2013-04-08T15:53:00Z But they’re still eerie, with a film-noir vibe that comes from shooting after dark and through streaky glass, scratched plastic or various sorts of water vapor. Review | In the galleries: Two photographers focus on the pastoral beauty of Arlington 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z The latter is simply untrue: from Arrhenius on, climatologists have incorporated water vapor into their models. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z You probably don’t think much about water vapor, but it plays a big role in your life. Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z People deal with dry air by using humidifiers — machines that add water vapor to the air — and by applying creams to moisturize their skin. Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z These days, London’s “particulars” are simply mists of water vapor. “London Fog,” a study of the great city’s legendary atmosphere 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The scientists identified a feedback loop between sea ice and atmospheric water vapor. Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z These particles have a decisive influence on the water vapor in the air: If such tiny aerosols are in the air, water molecules can attach themselves to these particles. Aerosols: When scents influence our climate 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z A fundamental prediction of this theory is that as icy pebbles enter into the warmer region within the "snowline" -- where ice transitions to vapor -- they should release large amounts of cold water vapor. New findings support long-proposed process of planet formation 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Extreme heat fueled destructive rainfall because a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, which lets storms release more precipitation. Last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis finds 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z With a synestia-shaped system—and some water vapor from the icy planets to help the cooling process—an outburst matching the measured 1,000 kelvins was possible. Astronomers May Have Witnessed Worlds in Collision 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z A more ice-free ocean surface intensifies evaporation, contributing to increased atmospheric water vapor. Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Increases in water vapor in the stratosphere contribute to climate warming and can contribute to the destruction of ozone. New extremes in stratospheric water vapor 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z “All this smashing around and reconfiguration would result in the release of greenhouse gases,” such as water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane, Whiteside says. Will the Next Supercontinent Really Drive Mammals to Extinction? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z When it is burned in a fuel cell, the byproduct is water or water vapor, not carbon dioxide. California to get up to $1.2 billion in federal funds to expand hydrogen energy projects 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Rainfall, dew and water vapor coming up out of the soil provide a nearly constant supply of water. How to remove — and prevent — algae, mold and mildew 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "When we measure the amount of heavy and light isotopes of hydrogen in the waxes, it reveals different physical processes like increased rainfall, or how far the water vapor travels," says Rubbelke. Paleoclimatologists use ancient sediment to explore future climate in Africa 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Improved understanding of increased stratospheric water vapor aids in the understanding of Earth's climate system. New extremes in stratospheric water vapor 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Volcanic eruptions can induce cooling, too, by venting out sulfur dioxide that combines with water vapor to form sunlight-reflecting aerosols. Will the Next Supercontinent Really Drive Mammals to Extinction? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z As the climate warms, allowing the air to take up more water vapor, seasonal influenza epidemics are likely to become milder in most places. Malaria cases could ebb in an even hotter world. But other diseases will get worse 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z When the melted rock nears the surface, most of the sulfur in the magma becomes a gas that is released along with water vapor and carbon dioxide. Chandrayaan-3’s measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Villanueva's team also looked for evidence of a plume of water vapor erupting from Europa's surface. Carbon source found on surface of Jupiter's moon Europa 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The collected aircraft observations demonstrate that high-level thunderstorms do in fact enhance water vapor in the stratosphere at levels higher than previously understood. New extremes in stratospheric water vapor 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z “You get more water vapor and more evaporation from the oceans nearby, and so you’re increasing that relative humidity,” Farnsworth says. Will the Next Supercontinent Really Drive Mammals to Extinction? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z That's because blocking sunlight, while leaving CO2 high, slightly reduces the tendency of water vapor to form clouds. It’s Time to Engineer the Sky 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Releasing the pressure causes the water vapor to condense quickly, forming a cloud. Make Rain Clouds in a Bottle 2014-04-01T04:00:00Z "Warmer air can hold more moisture, so there is an increase in the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere and can result in more extreme precipitation events." Climate change "undoubtedly" played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z And a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, so when rain does arrive it is often heavier and more likely to lead to flooding. This summer's extreme weather is a sign of things to come 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Warmer air also has a higher capacity to hold water vapor, causing more frequent, intense and longer duration storms. There Are No U.S. ‘Climate Havens’ from Heat and Disaster Risk 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Once released, SO2 reacts with water vapor to form droplets that become suspended in the air—a type of aerosol—and act as tiny mirrors, reflecting incoming sunlight back to space. It’s Time to Engineer the Sky 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Scientists have observed plumes of water vapor shooting from the surface of Enceladus, one of the moons of Saturn. Cells Discovered Making ‘Dark Oxygen’ Underground 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z "Warmer air can hold more moisture, so there is an increase in the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere and can result in more extreme precipitation events." Climate change "undoubtedly" played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Swain said there may also be some tertiary factors contributing to the record warmth, including the Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption of 2022, which shot record-breaking amounts of heat-trapping water vapor into the stratosphere. July was the planet's hottest month on record — so far 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Volmer said the water vapor went too high in the atmosphere to have a noticeable effect yet, but that effects could emerge later. Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The minerals inside space rocks soak up water vapor like a sponge as soon as they hit the air. Did Earth’s Water Come from Meteorites? 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The powerful telescope has also captured the most detailed images of the distant universe, an iconic quintet of galaxies known as Stephan's quintet and even water vapor on another planet. Stunning image of actively-forming stars captured by James Webb Space Telescope 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Home to just over 100,000 people, Tonga last year was the site of a massive volcanic eruption that sent millions of tons of water vapor into the atmosphere and killed four people in Tonga. Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Now, though, storms are getting more furious as the atmosphere warms and the amount of water vapor it can carry increases. How Extreme Weather Could Threaten California’s Dams 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z A couple of studies use computer models to show a warming effect from all that water vapor. Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z They are now burning longer and more ferociously, and churning out more smoke that contains a complex mix of gases, hazardous air pollutants, water vapor and particle pollution. Smoky Skies Menace U.S. Cities, Driving Residents Indoors 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Wildfires can also release surprisingly large amounts of water vapor—let’s just call it “steam”—by liberating moisture from burning wood. Why Does Smoke Turn the Sky Orange? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z More water vapor in the atmosphere can then lead to heavier rain and snowfall, and fuel tropical storms. Ocean Temperatures Set a Record for May 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z This method emphasizes thermodynamic changes, such as warmer air holding more water vapor. When Disaster Strikes, Is Climate Change to Blame? 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z An undersea volcano in Tonga shot millions of tons of water vapor into the atmosphere, which might warm the Earth’s surface over the next few years. Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Cassini directly sampled ice grains and water vapor during its journeys through the plume, but he says a contemporary probe could do much better. Giant plume spotted erupting from moon of Saturn might contain ingredients for life 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z And according to other research, such storms will grow more potent as temperatures rise, transporting more water vapor. Snowpack predicted to retreat in California's mountains due to climate change 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Condensation in the atmosphere turns water vapor into clouds. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The temperature drops so far because there is little water vapor in the air to prevent radiative cooling of the land surface. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z And because water vapor acts as a heat-trapping greenhouse gas, researchers said the eruption could result in more planetary warming. Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z As Enceladus whips around Saturn every 33 hours, the plume creates a doughnut-shaped water vapor cloud that feeds one of Saturn’s icy rings. Giant plume spotted erupting from moon of Saturn might contain ingredients for life 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The water vapor refracts the intense glare of headlights back toward the driver in a way that actually decreases visibility. 'The Girls' novelist Emma Cline takes on the millennial grifter tale 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z To overcome this, stomata or pores that open and close to regulate traffic of gases and water vapor appeared in plants as they moved away from moist environments into drier habitats. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Stomata, or pores, that open and close to regulate traffic of gases and water vapor therefore appeared in plants as they moved into drier habitats. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z While NIRSpec would’ve been sufficient for detecting carbon dioxide, the detection of water vapor sits precariously on the edge of that instrument’s capabilities. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Climate change is warming the Gulf of Mexico as well, which can send generous amounts of water vapor into the southeastern U.S. Watch Out: Tornado Alley Is Migrating Eastward 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The smoke particles, which can coax water vapor to condense into tiny droplets, created brighter and longer lasting clouds across the Southern Hemisphere. Wildfires may have stoked rare ‘triple-dip’ La Niña 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z But one thing remains a mystery: Why did so many of these bands of water vapor, many back-to-back, slam into California? No one expected 31 atmospheric rivers storms to hit California. The mystery remains why? 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z West Coast, formed from an immense airborne current of dense water vapor carried aloft from the ocean and flowing overland in bouts of heavy rain and snow. Tens of thousands without power in California as latest storm lashes state 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Finding water vapor on a small world would also be a major step forward in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth because water is essential to life as we know it. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z An "atmospheric river" is a long, narrow ribbon of moisture that carries water vapor from the tropics to land at higher latitudes. How rising temperatures are intensifying California’s atmospheric rivers 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z It also holds more water vapor, which fuels heavy rainfall events. Confirmed: Global floods, droughts worsening with warming 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Because burning hydrogen emits only water vapor, green hydrogen avoids carbon dioxide emissions from beginning to end. Inside the Global Race to Turn Water Into Fuel 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Standard house paint won’t do, because water vapor can wick through, causing rust. Advice | How to salvage rusted patio furniture 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z An equally likely explanation for the water vapor has thrown ambiguity into the potentially milestone result, however. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The only emission trailing a hydrogen airplane is water vapor. Pioneering Moses Lake flight uses hydrogen to power regional airplane 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z And they emit only water vapor, no greenhouse gas emissions. Column: Column: Hydrogen cars should be a bigger part of California's battle against carbon emissions 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Snow forms mainly when water vapor turns to ice without going through the liquid stage. What the hail? Is that SoCal white stuff snow, graupel, sleet or hail? Here is a guide 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z That water vapor “reaches the lower atmosphere and becomes clouds and rain again,” Nobre explains. Why Is the Amazon So Important for Climate Change? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Spots of magnetic activity on the planet’s host star could just as well be the water vapor’s source. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z If hydrogen chloride leaches into the groundwater, or mixes with water vapor in the atmosphere, it can form hydrochloric acid, a component of acid rain. Officials burned off toxic chemicals from Ohio train. Was it the right move? 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Lower down, within the storm, the winds were pushing water vapor at speeds of up to 90 mph. How do you track an atmospheric river? Climb aboard this highflying reconnaissance jet 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z When someone turns on their stove, it ignites the gas, burning as water vapor and carbon dioxide. What we know about natural gas cooktops in WA 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “One molecule of water vapor that enters the Amazon recycles between five to eight times,” he adds, illustrating the importance of this hydrological engine in recharging regional rainfall. Why Is the Amazon So Important for Climate Change? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z A preprint paper detailing MacDonald and his colleagues’ analysis of the water vapor was posted on May 1, and the study has been accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z You’ve got air rising inside the storm with more water vapor condensing to produce rain and snow; it then releases heat “that kind of causes the storm to become more vigorous and stronger,” she said. Warming to make California downpours even wetter, study says 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Scientists have found that even an average AR transports as much water vapor as 25 times the flow rate of the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico. How do you track an atmospheric river? Climb aboard this highflying reconnaissance jet 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z California gets much of its rain and snow in the winter from a weather phenomenon known as “atmospheric rivers” - long, narrow bands of water vapor that form over the ocean and flow through the sky. Biden to tour California storm damage, see recovery efforts 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z California gets much of its rain and snow in the winter from a weather phenomenon known as “atmospheric rivers” — long, narrow bands of water vapor that form over the ocean and flow through the sky. Biden to tour California storm damage, see recovery efforts 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Initially the researchers thought they must be seeing water vapor high in the planet’s atmosphere. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z When water vapor condenses it comes down as rain and snow along the edges of the storm, but heating sort of squeezes that falling precipitation in toward the middle, Leung said. Warming to make California downpours even wetter, study says 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z This key measurement refers to how much water vapor is moving through the atmosphere and how fast it is traveling. How do you track an atmospheric river? Climb aboard this highflying reconnaissance jet 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Storms are typical in the winter, including those associated with atmospheric rivers, or long and wide plumes of water vapor flowing from the tropics. How climate change will make atmospheric rivers even worse 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z More atmospheric water vapor can also help deplete ozone, which shields the planet from harmful UV radiation. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z With this in mind, Moran and her colleagues statistically calculated how well an atmospheric origin explained, or “fit,” the water vapor signal versus the fit from a stellar model that presumed star spots. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z So this is sort of similar except it's water vapor and it's in the sky. Why California weather will be chaotic in the future, according to a climate scientist 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Markers for water vapor would hint at the presence of oceans, whereas sulfur signatures could indicate volcanoes. Lifting the veil: Astronomers conjure up the hazes that obscure alien worlds 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z And they carry a lot of moisture — enough water vapor to equal or sometimes exceed the average flow of the Mississippi River at the point where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. A ‘Pineapple Express’ Is Bringing Rain and Snow to California 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z An atmospheric river is a strip of deep tropical moisture capable of transporting huge amounts of water vapor from the tropics and causing extreme rainfall, high winds and flooding. Thousands evacuated, boy swept away, as strongest atmospheric river yet hits California 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Statistically speaking, if you want to be as certain as the experts about whether this particular planet harbors water vapor, you can simply flip a coin. Did JWST Just Find Water on a Rocky Exoplanet? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The state is being hit by a family of atmospheric rivers — huge plumes of water vapor in the sky — in rapid succession. Extreme winds knock out power in Sacramento as California faces yet another onslaught of storms this week. 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z They were left with 12 archetypes—hypothetical combinations of gases such as hydrogen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide that should represent genuine exoplanet conditions. Lifting the veil: Astronomers conjure up the hazes that obscure alien worlds 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Much of that moisture remains as water vapor or condensate in the form of cloud cover, but some falls as rain or snow. California’s not done. Three more atmospheric rivers are on the way. 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The water vapor from near Hawaii brought rain and triggered mudslides that forced motorists to swim for their lives and sent homes sliding downhill. Explainer: What are atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones? 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Scattered showers will linger through the northern swath of the state Thursday as the atmospheric river — fed by a plume of subtropical water vapor at the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere — moves east. Powerful storm continues to lash Northern California, flooding concerns linger along Russian River 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are concentrated streams of water vapor about 100 to 250 miles wide in the middle and lower levels of the atmosphere. The atmospheric river hitting California as seen from space: How to interpret it 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z At the time, billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was thought to be mostly nitrogen with some carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. Lifting the veil: Astronomers conjure up the hazes that obscure alien worlds 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Mid-latitude cyclones like the one approaching California typically move west to east, bringing water vapor from the ocean and spinning counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. 3 key California storm images from a satellite launched just in time to capture the drama 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z The term is used to describe a flowing column of condensed water vapor that makes its way through the atmosphere. How atmospheric rivers and a bomb cyclone add up to mayhem 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Climate scientists also distinguish atmospheric rivers from other kinds of storms by the amount of water vapor they carry. How Climate Change Is Shaping California’s Winter Storms 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z The “deep and fast-moving” storm system — a channel of wind in the atmosphere that transports water vapor from the tropics — had already begun pummeling parts of northwest California and Oregon on Tuesday. ‘Atmospheric River’ Begins to Pound Western U.S. With Rain and Snow 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Warmer oceans increase the amount of water that evaporates into the air, and warmer air can hold more water vapor, which it eventually releases as precipitation. Why can a warming climate increase snowfall? 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z It could have also shielded the atmosphere from the solar wind, a stream of particles that can accelerate the loss of water vapor and other constituents to space. Mars had long-lived magnetic field, extending chances for life 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The eruption of the Hunga Tonga undersea volcano in the Pacific Ocean early this year was so powerful that it sent a massive plume of water vapor into space, according to research released Monday. Tonga volcano eruption blasted millions of tons of water into space 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The storm is intensifying over the Texas Trans-Pecos and northern Chihuahua, Mexico, where a pronounced counterclockwise swirl can be seen on water vapor satellite imagery. A post-Thanksgiving storm could make for messy travel in the eastern U.S. 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Plants draw water up through their roots and release water vapor into the air through their leaves, a process called transpiration. What is a flash drought? An earth scientist explains 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Other instruments, such as the infrared sounder on Aqua, capture temperature, water vapor, and dozens more variables globally each day. NASA’s drifting climate satellites could find new life as wildfire and storm watchers 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z “We have more water vapor in the atmosphere, which leads to extreme rainfall and deadly flooding. The warming of the ocean fuels more powerful tropical storms, and rising sea levels increase the impacts.” Climate Migration: Filipino families to flee amid typhoons 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The eruption sent as much as 4 million metric tons of water vapor into space, according to Larry Paxton, a scientist at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. Tonga volcano eruption blasted millions of tons of water into space 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z People can get Legionnaires’ disease when they breathe in water vapor containing the Legionella bacteria, which grows in wet environments including hot tubs, fountains and cooling towers. 5 deaths at NYC nursing home blamed on Legionnaires’ disease 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z A “river” of water vapor in the sky that can grow to 2,000 miles long, 500 miles wide and two miles deep. Weird Weather: How to Tell a Williwaw from a Haboob 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Aura has captured the intrusion of water vapor into the stratosphere from volcanic eruptions, where it adds to global warming and damages protective ozone. NASA’s drifting climate satellites could find new life as wildfire and storm watchers 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z An undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, killing three people, blanketing its main island with a thick layer of volcanic ash and shooting millions of tons of water vapor high up into the atmosphere. Powerful earthquake hits Tonga; tsunami advisory issued 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z If yours doesn’t, you can buy a basic hygrometer for $10 or less to monitor water vapor in the air around you and test the performance of a humidifier you already own. Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What actually helps when you have a cold or the flu? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z It shone in a sky of a sort of electric blue that seemed at times to be free of all solar obstruction from clouds or even individual particles of water vapor. Saturday seemed both delightful and typical 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Hurricanes are also becoming wetter because of more water vapor in the warmer atmosphere. Hurricane Roslyn to Hit Mexico as a Major Storm 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z The greenhouse effect is when that heat tries to escape Earth, but some of it is trapped by different chemicals in the atmosphere, such as water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane. Climate Questions: How does carbon dioxide trap heat? 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Scientists in the early 1800s began to recognize that some gasses and water vapor could trap heat in the atmosphere. Climate Questions: What’s going on with climate change? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z But there’s now another source of warmth over the land: the condensation of water vapor into droplets, which releases heat. The Monsoon Is Becoming More Extreme 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z A warmer climate also allows hurricanes to unleash more rain, a consequence of an atmosphere that, with each degree Celsius of warming, can hold about 7% more water vapor that then gets released as precipitation. How Hurricane Ian became so powerful 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Hurricanes, fueled by warming ocean water, are also unleashing more rain, a consequence of an atmosphere that, with each degree Celsius of warming, can hold about 7 percent more water vapor. Hospitals in Coastal Cities Risk Flooding Even in ‘Weak’ Hurricanes, Study Finds 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z A warmer atmosphere, which can “hold” more water vapor, is also increasing the amount of rainfall during larger storms. Hurricane Ian wallops Florida, leaving at least 1.6 million without power 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The injection of what the researchers estimated was at least 55 million tons of water vapor into the stratosphere may also temporarily cause more depletion of the protective ozone layer in the atmosphere, they said. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z And since water vapor acts as a heat-trapping greenhouse gas, the eruption will probably raise temperatures instead of lowering them, Toohey said. Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Because a warmer atmosphere can also hold more moisture, water vapor builds up until clouds break, sending down heavy rain. Explainer: How climate change is fueling hurricanes 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The tools track 10 or more variables, including the winds a few thousand feet aloft, along with horizontal movement of water vapor, that show the odds of an AR hitting a stretch of the coast. Better Atmospheric River Forecasts Are Giving Emergency Planners More Time to Prepare for Flooding 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z When Earth’s surface warms, it puts more water vapor and heat into the upper troposphere. Ice age ‘weather balloon’ probes ancient temperatures high in the atmosphere 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z A plume of water vapor, volcanic gases and ash reached an altitude of 35 miles. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The water vapor will stick around the upper atmosphere for a few years before making its way into the lower atmosphere, Toohey said. Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Yet without suspending our critical faculties, we could say that Friday’s humidity, the often enveloping and uncomfortable presence of water vapor all around us, seemed to offer little cause for complaint. On eve of Labor Day weekend, it seemed summery, and also pleasant 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Every 10 minutes or so, for several hours, it released dropsondes—small instruments that drift down by parachute for 20 minutes or so and measure wind speed and direction, water vapor, temperature and pressure. Better Atmospheric River Forecasts Are Giving Emergency Planners More Time to Prepare for Flooding 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Because a warmer atmosphere can also hold more moisture, the water vapor builds until clouds eventually break and send down heavier rain. From Pakistan to Texas, big rains after extreme heat deliver double punch 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z That increased the amount of water vapor in the stratosphere, which ends at an altitude of 31 miles, by at least 5%. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z In their study, published earlier this summer, they estimated the eruption to be even bigger, adding around 150 million metric tons of water vapor to the stratosphere — three times as much as Voemel’s study found. Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Hurricanes are also becoming wetter because there is more water vapor in the warmer atmosphere, and rising sea levels are contributing to higher storm surge — the most destructive element of tropical cyclones. After a Quiet August, Hurricane Forecasters Are Monitoring a Potential Storm 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z ARs are essentially rivers of water vapor in the sky that are pushed along by strong, low-altitude winds, sometimes at hurricane speeds. Better Atmospheric River Forecasts Are Giving Emergency Planners More Time to Prepare for Flooding 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The Hubble Space Telescope and its infrared sibling, the Spitzer Space Telescope, have detected water vapor, methane, and carbon monoxide around a few hot, giant exoplanets, but little more. Carbon dioxide detected around alien world for first time 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Like carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, water vapor absorbs heat in the form of infrared radiation from the Earth’s surface and re-emits it. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Hurricanes are fueled by the energy in water vapor rising from a warm ocean, but Arctic cyclones get their spark from horizontal temperature differences. Arctic stormchasers brave giant cyclones to understand how they chew up sea ice 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z A new study also shows the volcano released an unprecedented amount of water vapor, a strong greenhouse gas that traps heat on Earth. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The “steam” above a freshly made cup of instant coffee is really water vapor droplets condensing after evaporating from the hot coffee. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z As a gas is collected over water, it becomes saturated with water vapor and the total pressure of the mixture equals the partial pressure of the gas plus the partial pressure of the water vapor. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z So, adding a large amount of water vapor would be expected to add to warming for several years until the gas dissipated. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Two cells, known as guard cells, surround each leaf stoma, controlling its opening and closing and thus regulating the uptake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen and water vapor. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z “This is the first time that this type of injection happened in the entire satellite era,” which includes water vapor data back to 1995, said Luis Millán, lead study author and atmospheric scientist at NASA. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Thus water evaporates and ice sublimates when their vapor pressures exceed the partial pressure of water vapor in the surrounding mixture of gases. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z An acidic oxide, sulfur dioxide combines with water vapor in the air to produce sulfurous acid in the following reaction: Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Large eruptions of land-based volcanoes don’t release much water vapor, but they can inject huge amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into the stratosphere, which can have a short-term cooling effect. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Increasing humidity leads to reduced evaporation rates due to increased difference in water vapor pressure between leaf and atmosphere. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z On a shorter time scale, the increased water vapor could also worsen ozone depletion in the stratosphere, said Susan Strahan, an atmospheric chemist with University of Maryland Baltimore County and NASA. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The capacity of air to hold water vapor is based on vapor pressure of water. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z How can the pressure of water vapor be increased in the following equilibrium? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z All that water vapor will very likely also alter the atmospheric chemistry that destroys ozone, the oxygen molecule that protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Increasing humidity leads to reduced evaporation rates due to decreased difference in water vapor pressure between leaf and soil. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Strahan, who was not involved in the study, explained that the excess water vapor will affect many chemical reactions that control stratospheric ozone concentrations. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Table 13.5 gives representative values of water vapor pressure over a range of temperatures. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Hydrogen is prepared commercially by the reaction of methane and water vapor at elevated temperatures. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z The tiny amounts of water detected in these samples were originally attributed to small leaks in the container seal that admitted water vapor from Earth’s atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The pressure of the water vapor in the lung does not change the pressure of the air, but it must be included in the partial pressure equation. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z “We have these massive amounts of water vapor moving in the stratosphere, and we can test how well the models reflect its movements within the atmosphere,” Millán said. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Relative humidity is related to the partial pressure of water vapor in the air. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Maintaining the same temperature, additional H2 was added to the system, and some water vapor was removed by drying. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z At 100 °C, the oceans would boil and the resulting water vapor would become a part of the atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Changes in water vapor pressure cause less oxygen to enter the air in the lungs. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Very few, however, blast water vapor so high. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z What will the relative humidity be that evening when the temperature has dropped to 10.0ºC , assuming constant water vapor density? College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Explain how it is possible for the water vapor concentration to be the same in the two equilibrium solutions even though some vapor was removed before the second equilibrium was established. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z To estimate how much water vapor would be released, note that there is enough water to cover the entire Earth to a depth of about 300 meters. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The gases and solids released by volcanic eruptions can include carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This water vapor can linger longer in the atmosphere — five to 10 years — and trap heat on Earth’s surface. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The water in the kettle is turning to water vapor because heat is being transferred from the stove to the kettle. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z The solid-vapor curve, labeled AB in Figure 10.31, indicates the temperatures and pressures at which ice and water vapor are in equilibrium. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Thus, the atmosphere of a warm Earth would be dominated by water vapor and carbon dioxide, with a surface pressure nearing 400 bars. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The greenhouse gases that affect Earth include carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Millán speculates that the water vapor could start having a warming effect on the planet’s surface temperature once the accompanying cooling particles dissipate in about three years. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Again, the gas around it is air and not pure water vapor, so that the reduced evaporation rate is greater than the condensation rate of water from dry air. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Carbon reacts with water vapor at elevated temperatures. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z About 1 billion years from now, Earth will lose its water vapor. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z However, the planet would not be inhabitable by current life forms if water vapor did not produce its drastic greenhouse warming effect. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z He is unsure how much the temperature would increase, as it depends on how the water vapor plume evolves. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z If the water vapor condenses in liquid droplets as clouds form, heat is released in the atmosphere. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Stronger heating generates nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water vapor. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z In the upper atmosphere, sunlight will break down water vapor into hydrogen, and the fast-moving hydrogen atoms will escape into outer space. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Transpiration—the loss of water vapor to the atmosphere through stomata—is a passive process, meaning that metabolic energy in the form of ATP is not required for water movement. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The team suspects that the increased warming will last for a few years, until circulation patterns in the stratosphere flush the water vapor to the troposphere, the layer where Earth’s weather occurs. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Figure 14.20 Cumulus clouds are caused by water vapor that rises because of convection. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Which is denser at the same temperature and pressure, dry air or air saturated with water vapor? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Even on a clear night, the atmosphere filters out a certain amount of starlight, especially in the infrared, where the absorption is due primarily to water vapor. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z When stomata are open, however, water vapor is lost to the external environment, increasing the rate of transpiration. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Strahan also said the excess water vapor could enhance the formation of special noctilucent clouds, which appear as shimmering, ghostlike wisps in the night sky. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z What is the density of water vapor in g/m3 on a hot dry day in the desert when the temperature is 40.0ºC and the relative humidity is 6.00%? College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z For example, liquid water forms on the outside of a cold glass as the water vapor in the air is cooled by the cold glass, as seen in Figure 10.3. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z But the water vapor in the planet’s atmosphere will not last forever in the presence of ultraviolet light from the Sun. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Increasing humidity leads to reduced evaporation rates due to decreased difference in water vapor pressure between leaf and atmosphere. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z However, researchers think any noticeable change in these clouds would not appear until later, depending on how long it takes for the water vapor to travel upward in the atmosphere where the clouds form. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Relative humidity tells us how much water vapor is in the air compared with the maximum possible. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Gaseous butane, C4H10, reacts with diatomic oxygen gas to yield gaseous carbon dioxide and water vapor. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z At times, one or both of the polar caps might melt, releasing a great deal of water vapor into the atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Increasing humidity leads to increased evaporation rates due to decreased difference in water vapor pressure between leaf and atmosphere. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Overall, Millán said the excess water vapor is nothing much to be concerned with on its own but “something that is just interesting that is happening.” Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The amount of water vapor the air can hold depends on its temperature. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Sketch a qualitative graph of the pressure versus time for water vapor above a sample of pure water and a sugar solution, as the liquids evaporate to half their original volume. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z But the probe saw no water clouds, and it measured a surprisingly low abundance of water vapor in the atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Greenhouse gases—the most common being carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor— trap heat in the atmosphere, reradiate it, and send it back to Earth again. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z With water vapor almost absent from our air, so too was the typical haze through which we see the scenes of summer. Our unsummerlike Saturday could have been another season 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The capacity of air to “hold” water vapor is determined by the vapor pressure of water and has nothing to do with the properties of air. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z No one knows exactly when, but from the vast expanse of tropical air around the Equator, atmospheric currents will pluck out a long tendril of water vapor and funnel it toward the West Coast. The Coming California Megastorm 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z There are large methane lakes near the polar regions that interact with the methane in the atmosphere, much as Earth’s water oceans interact with the water vapor in our atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Her work includes images of water, clouds, water vapor, birds, fabric, glass, and plants. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z “They absorb a lot of water vapor and form relatively large drops,” he said. When It Comes to Lightning, Don’t Pass the Salt 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z As the temperature rises, the amount of air in the bubble stays the same, but the water vapor increases; the bubble expands to keep the pressure at 1.00 atm. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z In places such as the Southeast, he said, a warming atmosphere means that the air holds more water vapor, fueling torrential rainstorms and more intense hurricanes that have led to catastrophic flooding. ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters These numbers are just averages, however, because the gas and dust are distributed in a patchy and irregular way, much as water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere is often concentrated into clouds. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z “These are things we expect to happen because of climate change. … A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor and that means you can produce increased heavy rainfall.” Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Other volcanoes have added measurable amounts of water vapor to Earth’s atmosphere, he says, but the scale this time was unprecedented. Massive undersea eruption filled atmosphere with water 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z At 100ºC , water vapor enters the bubble continuously since the partial pressure of water is equal to 1.00 atm in equilibrium. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z It also can only detect changes to atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor. How the James Webb telescope will search for alien life 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z The impact at 9,000 kilometers per hour released energy equivalent to 2 tons of dynamite, blasting a plume of water vapor and other chemicals high above the surface. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z It reveals the presence of water vapor and other molecules in WASP-96 b’s extremely hot atmosphere. Behold, Some Hidden Gems from JWST’s First Images 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z But with so much water vapor flung aloft, the Tonga eruption could have a different impact. Massive undersea eruption filled atmosphere with water 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Similarly, temperatures in humid weather rarely fall below the dew point because enormous heat is released when water vapor condenses. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z By serving as nuclei on which water vapor condenses, pollution particles reduce cloud droplet size and increase their number, making clouds more reflective. In a paradox, cleaner air is now adding to global warming 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Although the atmosphere contains small amounts of water vapor and occasional clouds of water ice, liquid water is not stable under present conditions on Mars. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The hydrosphere consists of all Earth’s fresh and salt water, including the water vapor and rain in the atmosphere and the water underground. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z But the Webb telescope picked up evidence of water vapor, hazes and some previously unseen clouds, too. Five Things Learned From the Webb Telescope’s First Images 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z However, on a global scale, the concentration of water vapor is controlled by temperature, which influences overall rates of evaporation and precipitation. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The spectrograph detected telltale signs of water vapor in the form of clouds and haze. Here's what the James Webb Space Telescope has seen in just a week of looking 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Observing from an altitude of 12 kilometers, the telescope was above 99% of the atmospheric water vapor. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z It was mainly composed of carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen, with smaller amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen cyanide. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Hints of water vapor in the atmosphere of a remote exoplanet. Webb Telescope Raises Curtain on a New, Ancient Universe 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Therefore, the global concentration of water vapor is not substantially affected by direct human emissions. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z About 23 percent of incoming solar energy is absorbed in the atmosphere by water vapor, dust, and ozone. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z If we tried to cool a telescope within the atmosphere, it would quickly become coated with condensing water vapor and other gases, making it useless. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Guard cells are specialized cells regulating the movement of gases, like water vapor and carbon dioxide, into and out of leaves. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z The first spectrum of WASP-96b shows clear signatures of water vapor in the planet’s atmosphere, and features that indicate the presence of clouds and vapor haze. Webb telescope wows with first images 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Some human activities can influence local water vapor levels. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Note water vapor driven out of hydrated minerals in the descending oceanic slab. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Sunlight that penetrates to Earth’s lower atmosphere and surface is reradiated as infrared or heat radiation, which is trapped by greenhouse gases such as water vapor, methane, and CO2 in the atmosphere. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The amount of heat trapped in the atmosphere is mostly determined by three gases in the atmosphere: carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Hydrogen can be converted into electricity to power a vehicle, emitting only water vapor. Manchin, Playing to the Home Crowd, Is Fighting Electric Cars to the End 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The intense sunlight at the equator heats air, causing it to rise and cool, which decreases the ability of the air mass to hold water vapor and results in frequent rainstorms. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Since all volcanic eruptions contain some water vapor, at times more than 1% of the volume, these alone could have created Earth’s surface water. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The new Webb measurements show evidence of water vapor, hazes and some previously unseen clouds, too. First look: The Exoplanet WASP-96b 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Water enters the atmosphere as water vapor when it evaporates from bodies of water. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z In both cases, the relative concentration of gases is nitrogen > oxygen > water vapor > carbon dioxide. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Around 30 degrees north and south latitude, descending air conditions produce warmer air, which increases its ability to hold water vapor and results in dry conditions. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z This energy is stored in the water vapor. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z “What you’re seeing here is the telltale signature, the chemical fingerprint of water vapor.” Marvel at the first batch of full-color images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Noctilucent clouds rely on two main ingredients in the mesosphere: plenty of water vapor and cold temperatures to aid ice crystal formation. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Recall that the respiratory system works to humidify incoming air, thereby causing the air present in the alveoli to have a greater amount of water vapor than atmospheric air. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The “atrocious” weather was caused by a warm, narrow band of water vapor in the sky, known as an atmospheric river. How humid air, intensified by climate change, is melting Greenland ice 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Plants contribute significant amounts of water vapor as a byproduct of photosynthesis in a process called transpiration. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z That water isn’t liquid, but mostly likely water vapor. Marvel at the first batch of full-color images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z But water vapor concentrations are at a record high for this time of the year in 15 years of observations. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z The instrument, a mini microwave radiometer, can measure heat and light emanating from oxygen and water vapor in the air. These little satellites could bring big advances to tropical storm forecasts 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z As the plume of water vapor makes landfall, it precipitates as rain or snow. How humid air, intensified by climate change, is melting Greenland ice 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The gases that typically do this blocking on Earth include carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The group also welcomed EU plans to monitor the climate impact of water vapor released by planes — the white lines in the sky known as contrails — and phase out free emission allowances for airlines sooner. Airlines blast EU plan to expand emissions rule for flights 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Atmospheric scientist Matthew Deland said the eruption from the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga on Jan. 15 also pumped large quantities of water vapor into the stratosphere. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Higher temperatures cause more snowpack to transform to water vapor, which then escapes into the atmosphere, rather than turning to liquid and running into rivers. As the Great Salt Lake dries up, Utah faces ‘an environmental nuclear bomb’ 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Climate change is intensifying these events by increasing the amount of water vapor an atmospheric river can hold, said Kyle Mattingly, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. How humid air, intensified by climate change, is melting Greenland ice 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Since it is lighter, it evaporates more easily from the ocean’s surface as water vapor, which later turns to clouds and precipitation on the ocean and land. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z “When I first start it up, I get 30 seconds, maybe a minute of the water vapor as it heats up, and goes out the exhaust,” he said. How a Sound Transit contractor is trying to make light-rail construction easier on the environment 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z They form when water vapor congregates around specks of meteor dust floating in the mesosphere and freezes, forming ice crystals. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z It is caused by breathing infected water vapor and is not transmitted from person to person. Latest Legionnaires’ Outbreak in the Bronx Kills 1 and Sickens 18 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z He and fellow researchers analyzed moon temperature data gathered by spacecraft to determine where water vapor likely condensed. Moon may hold massive water from ancient volcanoes — a potential source for astronauts, study finds 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Forests often have a cooling effect, releasing organic compounds and water vapor that promote the formation of clouds. Climate change could expand forests. But will they cool the planet? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The process releases only water vapor as a byproduct. The race to produce green steel 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “The increase in temperature would be unfavorable for clouds, but the increase in water vapor would be favorable,” said Randall. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z The illusions of fire emit water vapor that looks like tufts of smoke. Step into Glenn Kaino's magical and immersive forest installation 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Water likely formed more than 2 billion years ago when the moon was chaotic, with volcanoes erupting and belching water vapor along with lava and carbon monoxide, the researchers said. Moon may hold massive water from ancient volcanoes — a potential source for astronauts, study finds 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z When moist sea breezes blow across this frigid water, the air is chilled and the water vapor condenses into clouds. May gray and June gloom are threatened by climate change. Enjoy them while they last 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z California gets up to 50% of its annual precipitation from the atmospheric rivers that redistribute water vapor from the tropics to the poles. A drought so bad it exposed a long-ago homicide. Getting the water back will be harder than ever 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Randall said one explanation for the increase in water vapor could be tied to rocket launches. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z They looked at only the ones that contained the highest volume of water vapor. Scientists solve an Antarctic puzzle 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z “We get iron, and then we get water vapor instead,” said SSAB’s chief technology officer Martin Pei. ‘Green steel’ heating up in Sweden’s frozen north 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z For example, the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere can affect how a satellite signal travels through the air to something like a phone. Global science project links Android phones with satellites to improve weather forecasts 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z The Southeast is getting warmer air, which holds more water vapor, which creates that important instability, Gensini said. EXPLAINER: Why South gets more killer tornadoes at night 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Previously, researchers found water vapor released from these missions can lead to the formation of noctilucent clouds. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Atmospheric water vapor – a crucial component in weather forecasting and climate modeling – primarily releases radiation in the 23.8 GHz frequency spectrum band. How 5G could send weather forecasting back to the 1970s 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Hydrogen can be derived from water using an electric current and when burned emits only water vapor as a byproduct. Rocky Mountain states to team up on hydrogen tech proposal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z With enough data collected from around the world, researchers can theoretically combine that with existing weather readings to measure long-term water vapor trends. Global science project links Android phones with satellites to improve weather forecasts 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z But because there was so much water vapor and not a lot of sulfur dioxide in this plume, it probably won’t have that effect, according to NASA. Satellite images show just how ridiculously high the Tonga volcanic plume rose 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z He said it depends on circulation patterns and if there are embedded waves that allow cold temperatures or extra water vapor to get drawn down to lower latitudes. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Natural snow is formed high up in the clouds when water vapor molecules cling to tiny particles like pollen or dust. EXPLAINER: How to stage Olympics in a snow-challenged city 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z In addition, water vapor is a potent heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere that increases climate change, he said. Measuring climate change: It’s not just heat, it’s humidity 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z “If special measures are not taken to target industrial water vapor and ammonia emissions, widespread haze during the Winter Olympics will be difficult to avoid,” he wrote. In parched Beijing, claims of a ‘green’ Olympics may not hold water 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z If you have a water vapor problem on your bathroom windows, all you have to do is place a towel in contact with the bottom of the window glass each time you shower. Tips for restoring a rotting window sash 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Satellite photos showed a cloud of dirt, rock, volcanic gases and water vapor several hundred miles in diameter, and a narrower plume of gas and debris soared nearly 20 miles into the atmosphere. Here’s What Scientists Know About the Tonga Volcano Eruption 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Warmer air is wetter air, as higher temperatures mean the atmosphere can store more water vapor. Holiday climate chaos: It was warmer in Alaska than Southern California this week 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z University of Illinois climate scientist Donald Wuebbles, who wasn’t part of the study, said it makes sense because water vapor is key in extreme rainfall. Measuring climate change: It’s not just heat, it’s humidity 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z This requires an understanding of how water vapor — always present in our homes and buildings — accumulates in materials used for floors, walls and roofs. Opinion | Advances in fighting the coronavirus 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Meteorologists said the rain had come from an atmospheric river, or a stream of water vapor stretching hundreds of miles long from the tropics. From heatwaves to floods, climate change worsened weather extremes in 2021 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of small particles, gases and water vapor, officials said. Smoke from wildfires prompts unhealthy air quality alert around L.A. County 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z "Each degree Fahrenheit of warming can hold about 4% more water vapor," he said, "and much of Alaska was 40 degrees Fahrenheit or more above average temperatures for late December." Holiday climate chaos: It was warmer in Alaska than Southern California this week 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z A damp basement or crawl space can lead to mold problems throughout a house, not just under the floor, because of the way air and water vapor move. How to remove mold from walls 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The exceptional rainfall was caused by a powerful, 2,600-mile-long narrow band of water vapor originating near Hawaii, known as an atmospheric river. First fires, now floods: British Columbia and Washington reeling from atmospheric river 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Relative humidity, which is a term for how much water vapor is actually in the air, appears to be a contributing factor. Winter weather could spur another COVID-19 surge, experts say. Here's why 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are channels or corridors of water vapor, typically in the lowest 10,000 feet of the atmosphere. How did California's recent bomb cyclones compare with the 'Big Blow' of 1962? 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z On Earth, he says, the energy that drives our weather primarily comes from the condensation of water vapor at the bases of clouds, which is what forms features like rain, wind and lightning. Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Is Surprisingly Deep 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Long used in rocket fuel, hydrogen can be mixed with natural gas to make a cleaner-burning fuel, or used in a fuel cell vehicle, releasing water vapor as exhaust. Explainer: High-tech climate solutions that could cut emissions in the long term 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere — like rivers in the sky — that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ‘Atmospheric river’ of rain is on its way to Seattle area 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z The atmospheric river, a concentrated stream of water vapor circulating in the middle and lower levels of the atmosphere, could result in localized flooding, and roads may become slippery because of oil residue runoff. Powerful storm moves into Southern California after record rainfall to the north 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z “Two things you need are deep water vapor moisture in the atmosphere, and you need a strong wind field to make a significant atmospheric river,” he said. How did California's recent bomb cyclones compare with the 'Big Blow' of 1962? 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z It’s water vapor that is already in the air around the plane that’s triggered to condense, forming ice particles. As climate concerns threaten air travel, aviation industry banks on technology solutions 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The Weather Service described the storm systems as “atmospheric rivers” — long, narrow columns in the atmosphere, like rivers in the sky, that move water vapor out of the tropics. After Fires and Droughts, California Prepares for Heavy Rain 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z When we sweat under a hot sun or set a pot to boil on our kitchen stove, we convert liquid water into water vapor. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Hurricanes are also becoming wetter because there is more water vapor in the warmer atmosphere, and rising sea levels are also contributing to higher storm surges, the most destructive element of tropical cyclones. With a Month Left, the Pacific Hurricane Season Reaches 16 Storms 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Scientists say that the thermal shock results in the release of water vapor plumes loaded with hydrochloric acid and tiny particles of volcanic glass that can cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Scientists: Spanish volcano has entered ‘low activity’ phase 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The reasons are fairly simple: Warmer air can have more water vapor in it. Two reasons for Hurricane Ida's record-shattering rainfall long after the winds weakened 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z We could also see fleets of clouds, both billowing and flat bottomed, both light and dark, as if the warehouses of water vapor held an open house. Saturday seemed okay, but what day had the skies of 20 years ago? 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Because temperatures are generally cooler at higher altitudes, the bubble can continue to rise and grow, all the while condensing additional water vapor into cloud droplets and releasing yet more latent heat. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Because water vapor acts as a greenhouse gas once it enters the stratosphere, it could lead to warming temperatures on Earth—which would in turn spur more supercell storms. Supercell storm clouds act like atmospheric mountains 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Much of the humidity that turns into the rain that feeds tributaries of the Paraná originates in the Amazon rainforest, where trees release water vapor in a process scientists call “flying rivers.” An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River, Is Shriveling 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z And, for every 1 degree Celsius of global warming, the atmosphere can hold roughly 7 percent more water vapor. New Yorkers Got Record Rain, and a Warning: Storms Are Packing More Punch 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The second need is for water vapor, which has been increasing over the past several decades because of the warming atmosphere and oceans. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The most worrisome consequence of increasing atmospheric water vapor may be its role in the rapid intensification of tropical storms. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Researchers also hope to probe the mysteries of a process called sublimation, in which snow turns directly into water vapor. High in the Colorado Rockies, scientists launch search for causes of western water woes 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z And the team's analysis of factors like air stability, turbulence and water vapor, are also promising, according to the researchers. Chinese Astronomers Eye Tibetan Plateau Site for Observatory Project 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z All that water vapor, a potent greenhouse gas, would quickly raise the temperature, compounded by the effects of carbon dioxide, another greenhouse gas that bubbled from what was then a planetwide magma ocean. NASA Just Broke the ‘Venus Curse’: Here’s What It Took 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z We’re already seeing about a 4 percent overall global average increase in the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere since the mid-1990s. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Increasing water vapor is not the only impact of climate change on tropical storms, however. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Molecules such as water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere absorb incoming starlight, particularly infrared light. Brown Dwarfs Could Reveal Secrets of Planet and Star Formation 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z One issue is that although hydrogen-fueled planes will emit only water vapor, most hydrogen production currently comes from natural gas and is highly energy intensive. Hydrogen-powered aviation will be tested on turboprops at new Moses Lake venture 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z In an interview, he explained the biggest issue involves a spectrum called 24 gigahertz, which weather satellites use to monitor natural microwave signals produced by water vapor at various levels in the atmosphere. 5G Wireless Could Interfere with Weather Forecasts 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z That water vapor literally contains the fuel that the storm uses to intensify itself. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The threat from increased water vapor extends beyond storms. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Signatures of water vapor are seen in nearly all brown dwarfs. Brown Dwarfs Could Reveal Secrets of Planet and Star Formation 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z High pressure over the Pacific Ocean each summer causes water vapor to be carried to Japan by southerly winds. Hot Tokyo days and nights: Sweltering Olympics brutal for athletes 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z But the signals made by water vapor and other natural weather signatures become fainter in a cacophonous surge of phone signals. 5G Wireless Could Interfere with Weather Forecasts 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z When that water vapor, a gas that you can’t see, condenses into clouds as it does in a storm, it releases a lot of heat. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z If intense storms and sweltering nights are not troubling enough, water vapor is also making global warming worse. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z And contrary to what many people think, humid air is lighter, not heavier, than dry air because water vapor displaces weightier nitrogen and oxygen molecules. To Sprinters, Hot Weather in Tokyo Feels Just Right 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z The water vapor discovered, therefore, could not be from evaporation of the underground ocean but from ice vaporizing from Ganymede’s surface, scientists theorize. Scientists discover water vapor in atmosphere of Jupiter’s largest moon 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z They have developed space satellites that passively capture and decode the faint energy signals given off by changes in water vapor, temperatures, rain and wind that determine future weather patterns. 5G Wireless Could Interfere with Weather Forecasts 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Wind shear tends to rip apart those updrafts of hot air that are occurring because of the condensation of water vapor. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Even though carbon dioxide gets most of the attention, water vapor is by far the most important greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z They deliver high doses of nicotine to the brain through water vapor, often flavored in various ways. Shades of Big Tobacco: How (and why) Juul bought an entire issue of a scientific journal 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z The Hubble telescope, which astronomers used when it discovered water vapor, took the first ultraviolet images of Ganymede in 1998 and picked up the presence of molecular and atomic oxygen. Scientists discover water vapor in atmosphere of Jupiter’s largest moon 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Its exhaust is a trail of water vapor with no carbon emissions. Ready to rocket, Jeff Bezos aims to open up space tourism 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z With those two factors, there’s more moisture in the atmosphere now because it can evaporate from the oceans more readily into a warmer atmosphere that can accept more water vapor. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z In humid areas, the infrared energy absorbed by water vapor is already near its physical limit, so adding a little extra moisture has minimal effect. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z “Steaming is by far the fastest method for pouring heat into food, thanks to the large amount of energy that water vapor releases when it condenses into droplets on the food surface,” McGee says. Boiling, braising and steaming: Tips and recipes to help you harness the power of water 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z “This is produced when charged particles erode the ice surface. The water vapor that we measured now originates from ice sublimation caused by the thermal escape of water vapor from warm icy regions.” Scientists discover water vapor in atmosphere of Jupiter’s largest moon 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Scientists from Europe and the U.S. reported Monday there isn’t nearly enough water vapor in the scorching planet’s clouds to support life as we know it. Study nixes life in clouds of Venus, but maybe in Jupiter’s? 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Ultraviolet and high-resolution infrared spectrometers will then look for water vapor and sulfur dioxide emissions, to see whether smoldering volcanoes are driving cloud chemistry today. Europe announces mission to study volcanoes on Venus 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Recent studies suggest that on average over the entire globe, the heating effect is greater, establishing yet another vicious cycle involving water vapor. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z All that water vapor, a potent greenhouse gas, would quickly raise the temperature, compounded by the effects of carbon dioxide, another greenhouse gas that bubbled from what was then a planet-wide magma ocean. Is NASA about to Lift the ‘Venus Curse?’ 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Over the last decade, European oil companies have increasingly invested in wind, solar and other new energy sources like hydrogen fuel cells, which produce water vapor instead of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Climate Activists Defeat Exxon in Push for Clean Energy 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z That money includes $15 million to help the state better predict atmospheric rivers - the long, narrow bands of water vapor that form over the ocean and flow through the sky. California Senate proposes to spend $3.4 billion on drought 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z When a candle burns, the hydrogen and carbon from the wax combine with the oxygen in the air to become carbon dioxide and water vapor. Where Does a Candle Go When It Burns? 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Scientists do not completely understand some of the interactions, and computer models still struggle to fully predict the influences of water vapor in the changing climate system. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Greenhouse gases like water vapor and carbon dioxide serve an important role in the climate. The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Fuel cell vehicle tailpipes emit only water vapor and warm air. Pacific Northwest officials consider hydrogen fuel 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Refinery flares usually release a mix of water vapor and carbon dioxide: In this case tiny oil droplets entered the air, drifting as far as three miles away. Refinery rained oil onto Virgin Islands community that awaits cleanup a month later 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z If candles burned completely, every molecule from the wax would end up combining with oxygen to become CO₂ or water vapor, but candles don’t burn perfectly. Where Does a Candle Go When It Burns? 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z What all these destructive events have in common is water vapor—lots of it. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z It’s important to note that water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Then the crystal grows, absorbing water vapor from the air and other droplets nearby evaporate to replenish the vapor. Snowflakes as You’ve Never Seen Them Before 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z These bands often originate in the tropics or subtropics and then they stream across the globe, carrying water vapor with them. Huge Atmospheric Rivers Could Quicken Antarctic Ice Melt 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z She and her team are particularly interested in learning more about how water vapor is distributed in the Martian atmosphere, which is made up of 95 percent carbon dioxide. NASA’s Perseverance rover may unlock mysteries behind weather on Mars 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Unlike most other atmospheric gases, water vapor is not evenly distributed around the globe. Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z That’s because warmer air holds more moisture, which creates a snowball effect in which human-caused warming allows the atmosphere to hold more water vapor and further amplifies climate change. The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Catalytic converters help with this effort by converting over 90% of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides from the engine into less harmful carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water vapor. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z The form builds elaborate spokes as it tumbles through the clouds, collecting water vapor. Snowflake Structure Still Mystifies Physicists 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky. Needed California rain brings flood threat to burned areas 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Aviation emits more than carbon dioxide; it also produces water vapor, aerosols, and nitrogen oxides. Greener air travel will depend on these emerging technologies 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z He says the flash most likely was brought on by a mid-air connection facilitated by dust, smoke or water vapor. Arching power lines caused Reno fire that destroyed 5 homes 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere that transport water vapor. Heavy rain and snow forecast for the Northwest sparks flash flood watches 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z The workers were fatally injured during a rapid release of hot water vapor while working on the steam system. Lawmakers: Prison denied entry to responders during gas leak 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Two workers at the Veterans Affairs hospital in West Haven were killed Nov. 13 by a blast of hot water vapor as they were working on the steam system in a maintenance building. Coronavirus, Isaias among top Connecticut stories in 2020 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z The fan is trying to blast the water vapor outdoors in just a few seconds, rather than allowing it to meander through the exhaust pipe. Why does greasy water drip from my kitchen vent hood? 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z “This event caused super-heated water vapor to rapidly fill the room and building,” police said. Senator seeks VA facility probe amid whistleblower claims 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z According to Zeke Hausfather, director of climate and energy at the Breakthrough Institute, winters are warming faster than other seasons because of the role water vapor plays in accelerating warming. Washington winters are rapidly warming up and feeling more Southern 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z But its coma lacks water vapor, said Teddy Kareta, a planetary astronomy graduate student at the University of Arizona and co-author of the study. A ‘Front-Row Seat’ to the Birth of a Comet 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z A warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, and the dust itself likely drags water along with it as it swirls into the upper atmosphere. Martian dust storms parch the planet by driving water into space 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Vehicles using hydrogen fuel cells, for example, produce only water vapor and warm air as exhaust. US nuclear lab partnering with utility to produce hydrogen 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Rocket engine exhaust, like jet exhaust, is mostly carbon dioxide and water vapor and the global impacts of these emissions are well understood. An Underappreciated Danger of the New Space Age: Global Air Pollution 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The process combines the gases with steam or air and then burns the mixture to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide. Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z With warming “you get more water vapor in the sky.” Hurricane Sally’s Fierce Rain Shows How Climate Change Raises Storm Risks 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z Most of it must have somehow escaped to space—yet researchers thought water vapor could not travel high in the frigid, thin atmosphere without condensing into snow and falling back to the surface. Martian dust storms parch the planet by driving water into space 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z “The incredibly large, violent release of energy was the result of rapidly expanding water vapor, carbon dioxide and extreme heat.” LAFD has no record of inspecting downtown building that exploded in May 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z That’s because jungle trees recycle rain and push the moisture back into the air as water vapor, which winds then carry to neighboring regions in so-called flying rivers. Burned jaguars, fire tornadoes: Blazes in Brazil wetland deliver climate warning 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z He initially tried dry air, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen before experimenting on CO2 and water vapor. Remembering Eunice Foote, the suffragette-scientist who prophesied climate change 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z A spherical cloud of water vapor formed as the shock wave raced outward, wrapping around the silos, and disappearing into downtown Beirut. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, Blamed in the Beirut Explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z They will then siphon any volatile gases, such as water vapor, from the containers to ensure these more delicate components of the samples are not spoiled by exposure to Earth’s atmosphere. Japan Prepares for Hayabusa2’s Daring Return to Earth 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Some of these, like the warming effect of water vapor, are well known. After 40 years, researchers finally see Earth's climate destiny more clearly 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z But they do help block droplets of water vapor, carried on breath, from spreading far beyond the face. Trump reverses course on masks, calling them ‘patriotic’ after allies split with him 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z That extra water vapor then becomes available to create noctilucent clouds. Electric-blue ‘noctilucent’ clouds blaze over parts of U.S., Europe 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z When water vapor from forests condenses into clouds, a gas becomes a liquid that occupies less volume. A controversial Russian theory claims forests don’t just make rain—they make wind 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z The explanation that seems to fit best is that there was a water vapor plume between the spacecraft and Europa – at that very time. Europa: Three More Clues 2020-05-24T04:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow, concentrated bands of water vapor carried along by strong winds in the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere, and are usually seen during the winter. Atmospheric river will focus rain on Northern and Central California 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z Among the best is a gel that strongly absorbs water vapor at night, when the air is cool and humidity is high. New solar panels suck water from air to cool themselves down 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Researchers have known for some time about the existence of that water on the moon, having first discovered water vapor as early as 1971. NASA will shoot lasers at the moon to help find water 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Critics said the expansion of air from heat released when water vapor condenses counteracts the space-creating effect of condensation. A controversial Russian theory claims forests don’t just make rain—they make wind 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z Tyndall more accurately captured how carbon dioxide and water vapor could warm the planet. Overlooked No More: Eunice Foote, Climate Scientist Lost to History 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z The grounding of flights over the U.S. after the 9/11 attacks similarly hinted at how water vapor in airplane exhaust can influence cloud properties. COVID-19 Could Help Solve Climate Riddles 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z When heat rises during the day, the gel releases water vapor. New solar panels suck water from air to cool themselves down 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Relative humidity measures water vapor relative to the temperature of the air. Indoor humidity may slow coronavirus spread, Yale scientists say 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z What we know about the MJO is that it starts with water vapor rising out of the hot spot in the Indian Ocean. A Climate Fluctuation That Could Improve Forecasts Remains a Mystery 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z In November 2019, an international research team detected water vapor above the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa for the first time. Jupiter's mysterious Great Red Spot is shrinking, but not how you'd expect 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z And absolute humidity drops sharply in winter, because cold air holds less water vapor. Why do dozens of diseases wax and wane with the seasons—and will COVID-19? 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z On Monday, a moisture-rich atmospheric river — fed by a plume of subtropical water vapor at the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere — is expected to bring widespread rain to the area. Remember rain? An atmospheric river is bringing it back to Southern California 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z This differs from absolute humidity, which is a measure of the actual amount of water vapor in the air, regardless of its temperature. Indoor humidity may slow coronavirus spread, Yale scientists say 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z From the ground, most infrared light is blocked by water vapor in our atmosphere—but at this altitude, 99 percent of that vapor is below us. Riding Along with a Stratospheric Telescope 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z In November, an international research team detected water vapor above the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa for the first time. Water spotted in Jupiter's atmosphere 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z That instrument will capture data on the dust particles and ice clouds and track the movement of water vapor and heat through the atmosphere. From Dubai to Mars, With Stops in Colorado and Japan 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z García also explained that the spacecraft is also sensitive to water vapor. Solar Orbiter Launches on a Mission to Study the Sun's Poles 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z Pollution becomes a factor in fog formation because soot, dust and vehicle exhaust provide the tiny airborne particles, or condensation nuclei, around which water vapor condenses to form clouds, fog and haze. What causes dangerous tule fog in California's Central Valley, and why is it becoming less common? 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z But that mountain is only half as high as Mauna Kea, leaving more atmosphere and water vapor between the astronomers and the stars. Will the United States Lose the Universe? 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z As Salon reported in November, astronomers directly detected water vapor in Europa’s atmosphere. Humanity's space travel plans, 2020–2030 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z An atmospheric river is a plume of water vapor in the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere, sometimes originating near the Hawaiian Islands. Recent rains have mostly washed California's drought away 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Researchers from the University of Cambridge looked at data of 19 exoplanets and found water vapor on 14 of them. Water 'common' on alien planets, raising prospects of life, startling study says 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers like this one are a concentrated line of water vapor in the middle and lower atmospheric levels. Notorious storms getting worse, cause billions in damage across California 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are a concentrated line of water vapor in the middle and lower atmospheric levels. Atmospheric rivers cause $1 billion in damage a year, study shows, and are getting worse 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are concentrated streams of water vapor in the middle and lower levels of the atmosphere. California seeing a 'rainfall convoy' thanks to atmospheric river. But how long will it last? 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The storm is fed by a weak atmospheric river, which is a plume of subtropical water vapor at the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere. Southern Californians should brace for a wet morning commute 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z According to NASA, dust-trapped water vapor may be riding them like an elevator to space, where solar radiation breaks apart their molecules. Huge Mars ‘dust towers’ look like bigger versions of Earth’s thunderstorms 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Delays mounted along the West Coast, as the area was hit by a significant storm system known as an “atmospheric river” because of the sheer amount of water vapor it contains. Major winter storm takes shape in Northeast as millions travel home from Thanksgiving 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z Based on predictions of its water vapor transport capacity, this atmospheric river is classified as moderate to strong. What is an atmospheric river and why should Southern Californians keep their umbrellas handy? 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z In September, astronomers observed storms made of ammonia and water vapor that are disrupting the planet's belts. Jupiter's Great Red Spot won't die anytime soon, researcher says 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z But by expanding their reach, they’re butting up against the frequency scientists use to study water vapor. Weather forecasters lost the battle for strict interference limits on 5G 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z On Monday, a study published in Nature Astronomy revealed that an international team of astronomers detected water vapor in Europa’s atmosphere for the first time. Jupiter's moon Europa is teeming with water 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z These are ice-capped thunderclouds that condense from the moisture released above a fire—from the vegetation it consumed, from the water vapor in the atmosphere and as a by-product of combustion itself. Can Scientists Predict Fire Tornadoes? 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are a concentrated stream of water vapor in the middle and lower levels of the atmosphere. What is an atmospheric river and why should Southern Californians keep their umbrellas handy? 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Using the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii, scientists were able to measure the water vapor. NASA detects water vapor on Jupiter’s moon Europa 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z But nicotine can harm developing brains regardless of how it is ingested - through smoke, water vapor or chew. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z The researchers only detected water vapor once during their two and a half weeks of observation, but there was a lot of it. Jupiter's moon Europa is teeming with water 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z One group of scientists uses GPS to study the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere that is available to precipitate out as rain or snow. GPS Is Doing More Than You Thought 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z The new study concludes that Borisov is a neutral gray and is also releasing plumes of carbon monoxide and water vapor, which account for the recent brightening. Alien comets may be common, object from beyond Solar System suggests 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z “Confirming that water vapor is present above Europa helps scientists better understand the inner workings of the moon,” said NASA, in a statement released Monday. NASA detects water vapor on Jupiter’s moon Europa 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Studying water vapor is important for predicting the trajectory of storms, forecasting sunny weather or rain, and keeping tabs on the changing climate. A summit in Egypt will decide the future of 5G and weather forecasts 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z The “green” crackers include ingredients that help form water vapor after they are used, which helps particles settle faster in the atmosphere, according to Kumar. India hopes ‘green’ fireworks, light show dim Diwali impact 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z That means there is more water vapor, which is a greenhouse gas and contributes to yet more warming. Facing unbearable heat, Qatar has begun to air condition the outdoors 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z The sensors, mounted aboard polar-orbiting satellites, are used to discern the presence and properties of water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere. Weather forecast accuracy is at risk from 5G wireless technology, key lawmaker warns FCC, seeking documents 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z The Amazon’s billions of trees also release water vapor that forms a thick mist over the rainforest canopy. AP Explains: A look at Amazon fires as climate worries mount 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Plants can tap deep water and release it into the atmosphere as water vapor, which means the greening of the mountain could exacerbate water shortages in the settlements below. Global warming has made iconic Andean peak unrecognizable 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Experts from University College London identified water vapor in the atmosphere of K2-18b, which is 110 light-years from Earth. Water detected on potentially 'habitable' exoplanet for first time, scientists say 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Vehicles using hydrogen fuel cells produce only water vapor and warm air as exhaust. US nuclear lab partners with utilities to produce hydrogen 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z London researchers announced Wednesday they’ve found water vapor in the atmosphere of a planet 110 light-years away. Water found at exoplanet with right temperatures for life 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Both teams agree on the presence of water vapor and the possibility of clouds. Hints of rain clouds found on small alien world 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Benneke and his team observed the planet as it transited eight times, allowing them to detect water vapor in the atmosphere. Water vapor — and maybe even rain — found on distant world twice the size of Earth 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z “The results revealed the molecular signature of water vapor, also indicating the presence of hydrogen and helium in the planet’s atmosphere,” UCL said in its statement. Water detected on potentially 'habitable' exoplanet for first time, scientists say 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z “When that water vapor condenses into cloud droplets, it releases a lot of heat into the atmosphere and that’s what a hurricane feeds off of,” Francis said. Slow, intense and unrelenting: The science behind Hurricane Dorian’s most dangerous qualities 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Made of ammonia and water vapor, the storms are rising through Jupiter's cloud layer and then being condensed into white plumes. Intense ammonia storms on Jupiter are messing up the planet's belts 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z They kept it open to the air at night, allowing the MOF to absorb water vapor. Crystalline nets harvest water from desert air, turn carbon dioxide into liquid fuel 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z The ORM’s low elevation means there is more atmosphere to peer through—a particular problem at midinfrared wavelengths, which are strongly absorbed by water vapor. Stalled in Hawaii, giant telescope faces roadblocks at its backup site in the Canary Islands 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z But any mistaken notion that it’s just water vapor is as harmful as the toxins that accompany it. Recent Kansas Editorials 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z For example, the water vapor that tropical forests release into the air results in increased rainfall up to hundreds of miles away. Five myths about tropical rainforests - The Washington Post 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z He didn’t: Tyndall initially tried dry air, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen before experimenting on CO2 and water vapor. The Hidden Figure in Climate Science 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The trees of the Amazon rainforest also release water vapor into the air which creates a process known as “flying rivers” in the atmosphere. Can humanity survive without the Amazon rainforest? 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Hydrogen fuel cells use compressed hydrogen as their fuel and release only water vapor. This company wants to fill the skies with hydrogen-powered planes by 2022 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z The rhetoric heated up this spring as the FCC announced plans to auction off a band of the electromagnetic spectrum near the frequency that polar-orbiting satellites use to monitor water vapor. Will 5G satellite deployment undermine NOAA weather forecasting? Federal officials fight it out. 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Tropical rainforests regulate local climate by providing shade and returning water vapor to the atmosphere, humidifying and cooling the air; they also provide valuable pollination services to nearby fields. Five myths about tropical rainforests - The Washington Post 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z The new telescope would allow scientists to determine whether their atmospheres contain water vapor or methane which might indicate the presence of life. Giant Hawaii telescope to focus on big unknowns of universe 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z As explained by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, flying rivers are a result of the process of evapotranspiration, which is when forests replenish the supply of water vapor in the atmosphere. Can humanity survive without the Amazon rainforest? 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z They need only a trace of dew or water vapor. Did Life Sign the Guest Book on Mars? 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Tyndall's work showed the power of gases such as water vapor and “carbonic acid”—today known as carbon dioxide—to absorb heat and later speculated on such gases' effect on climate. Special Report: What's Next for the Arctic? 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z The Baltimore Sun reports the bacteria is usually contracted through contaminated water vapor, not transmitted person to person. Expert quells concerns after toll workers get Legionnaires’ 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The enormous amount of gas and other materials released by the volcano probably contained water vapor, with the temperature contrast between the fiery plume and the air around it causing condensation. This volcano just erupted after nearly a century of silence. Astronauts captured the breathtaking scene from 254 miles above. 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The water vapor then condenses on the clear covering and trickles into a collector. New solar technology could produce clean drinking water for millions in need 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The ring of clouds at the base of the plume appears to be water vapor, according to the space agency. Raikoke volcano seen erupting in incredible image from space 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z That band — 24 gigahertz — sits right next to one that federal scientists use to detect water vapor emissions in the atmosphere. Will Trump’s 5G push interfere with forecasting deadly storms in California and U.S.? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Jacobs said later that we currently have no other technologies to passively observe water vapor and make these more accurate predictions. 5G could mean less time to flee a deadly hurricane, heads of NASA and NOAA warn 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z But the thing that scares me the most, is I know exactly what a column of water vapor does when you heat it up, because I'm a physicist and I care about that. We Must Talk about Our Climate Crisis 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z Moisture rising from lower altitudes typically doesn't reach the stratosphere because air cools as it rises, causing water vapor to condense into clouds and rain well below the stratosphere. Into the overworld: Ex–spy plane to see whether towering storms pose new threat to ozone layer 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Legionnaires’ is a flu-like malady caused by inhaling water vapor infected with Legionella bacteria. Audit: Slow Legionnaires’ response at Illinois veterans home 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z He testified that Europe’s forecasting model relied on the water vapor data, allowing it to accurately predict Superstorm Sandy’s track up the East Coast in 2012, several days before it made landfall. Will Trump’s 5G push interfere with forecasting deadly storms in California and U.S.? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z “A stronger AR would be like adding additional Mississippis worth of water vapor flow.” Today’s floods in California may be a preview of a more extreme future 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands of water vapor that are pushed across the Pacific Ocean by gusty winds. More rain coming as another atmospheric river-fueled storm rolls toward Los Angeles 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Small amounts of water vapor do slip into the stratosphere near the equator. Into the overworld: Ex–spy plane to see whether towering storms pose new threat to ozone layer 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z “You need to predict what small fraction of that water vapor will condense into clouds,” Schneider said. Very high carbon dioxide could suppress cooling clouds, climate change model warns 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Air is sucked into a machine through an air filter and is cooled to the dew point — the temperature at which water vapor condenses into moisture. Drinking water out of thin air 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z But Titan’s storms are made of methane, not water vapor. Could a Space Helicopter Find Life on Saturn's Moon Titan? 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z They also help generate rainfall across the world by releasing water vapor, which in turn creates clouds. Hurricanes create natural climate change labs in Puerto Rico 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z In 2005, for instance, a converted bomber called a WB-57 was conducting research flights in the lower stratosphere over Texas when, within just a few weeks, its instruments detected several plumes of water vapor. Into the overworld: Ex–spy plane to see whether towering storms pose new threat to ozone layer 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Stratocumulus clouds are produced as warm air rises from the surface and cools, causing water vapor to condense. Very high carbon dioxide could suppress cooling clouds, climate change model warns 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky. California: driving rain floods streets as mudslide forces evacuations 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The new scale characterizes the intensity of atmospheric rivers — measured by how fast the storm’s water vapor is flowing — from “weak” to “exceptional.” As atmospheric rivers pound California, here comes the season’s ‘biggest storm’ 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z We live in northern Virginia, where summers are sticky and water vapor hangs thick in the atmosphere. There’s mold in your kids’ bath toys (and that’s probably OK) | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Subzero carbon dioxide being forced into a nearby injection well had broken into her well underground and was coming up through the pipes and freezing the water vapor that condensed on them. The Oil-Pumping Adventures of Rachael Van Horn 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands of water vapor pushed by strong winds occurring over the Pacific Ocean. Researchers create new scale for atmospheric rivers, a major source of California's water 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z |
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