Climate Resilience Strategies: Building a Future-Proof Society Climate resilience strategies are essential approaches for reducing the impacts of extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and long-term climate shif…
Clausius–Clapeyron Relationship Explained The Clausius–Clapeyron relationship explains how the atmosphere’s moisture-holding capacity increases as temperature rises—by about 7% per 1°C . This…
Why Warmer Air Holds More Moisture Warmer air holds more moisture because higher temperatures increase the atmosphere’s capacity to contain water vapor before condensation occurs. This…
Asakusa Cultural Traditions Beyond Tea Ceremony When people hear Asakusa, they often think first of the Asakusa tea ceremony or Sensō-ji Temple. Yet Asakusa’s cultural identity runs much deeper. T…
Atmospheric Rivers and Extreme Precipitation Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are long, narrow corridors of concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere that transport moisture from the tropics to mid-lat…
Connection of Winter Storms and Power Grid Failures Winter storms are a leading cause of power grid failures in many regions, particularly in the United States. Heavy snow, ice accumulation, and b win…
When SEA Went Viral: Rise of “SEAblings” On a humid night in Kuala Lumpur, thousands of fans raised their light sticks in unison as the South Korean band DAY6 took the stage. For many in the…
Difference Between Heavy Snow Warning and Blizzard Warning The difference between a heavy snow warning and a blizzard warning lies in wind and visibility , not just snowfall totals. A heavy snow warning focus…
Traditional Tea Ceremony in Japan The traditional tea ceremony in Japan , known as chanoyu or sado , is far more than the act of drinking tea. It is a cultural ritual shaped by philo…