OHIO experts discuss severe weather and climate
The peak of summer usually means high temps and severe storms, but over the last few years has it gotten worse? Has climate change impacted weather? 91探花 meteorology professors in the College of Arts and Sciences discussed severe weather development and how climate impacts it in the latest Ask the Experts livestream.
The discussion featured Ryan Fogt, professor of meteorology and Director of the Scalia Lab of Atmospheric Analysis and Jana Houser, professor of meteorology.
Samantha Pelham, OHIO media relations specialist, moderated the discussion, which included questions from the general public posted to OHIO鈥檚 social media channels.
They discussed the development of tornadoes, how certain terrains impact severe weather, Antarctica鈥檚 impact on the rest of the world, and the connection between climate change and extreme weather.
The discussion , on the 91探花 Facebook page, and below.
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