January 24, 2013

In Focus: Chicago’s Freezing Fire

On Tuesday night, a huge vacant warehouse on Chicago’s South Side went up in flames. Fire department officials said it was the biggest blaze the department has had to battle in years and one-third of all Chicago firefighters were on the scene at one point or another trying to put out the flames. Complicating the scene was the weather — temperatures were well below freezing and the spray from the fire hoses encased everything below in ice, including buildings, vehicles, and some firefighting gear. The warehouse was gutted, but the fire was contained. Fire crews remain on the scene as some smaller flare-ups continue to need attention.

See more. [Images: AP, Getty, Reuters]

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Filed under: Chicago Fire Weather Photography Winter 
January 16, 2013

In Focus: Hurricane Sandy: 80 Days Later

Two and a half months after Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, the U.S. Congress appears to be close to approving a relief package of tens of billions of dollars. Government workers, contractors, and volunteers on the ground are still in the midst of an extensive cleanup phase and welcome the much-needed funds as they rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure. While some of the estimated 230,000 cars damaged by Sandy’s saltwater surge will soon be going up for auction, many are simply headed for the crusher. Gathered below are images of the ongoing cleanup efforts and those still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. 

See more. [Images: AP, Getty, Reuters]

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Filed under: Hurricane sandy Weather Photography Politics Global warming 
January 9, 2013

In Focus: Wintry Weather

The chill of mid-winter has set in around the northern hemisphere, bringing freezing temperatures to much of Asia, and an unusual snowstorm to the Mideast this week. People are coping where they must and playing where they can, from China to Maine, from Minnesota to Austria. Gathered here are a few recent images of the chilly weather across the north. 

See more. [Images: AP, Reuters, Getty]

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Filed under: Winter Photography Weather Seasons Global Warming 
January 9, 2013
Look How Scary the Australian Wildfires Have Become

Look How Scary the Australian Wildfires Have Become

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Filed under: Global warming Weather Australia Wildfire 
January 8, 2013

theatlanticvideo:

A Method to the Madness: A Day With New York City’s Pothole Crew

Inspired by a Tumblr called “The Daily Pothole,” this earnest documentary spotlights a service that few knew existed and that many take for granted. As Richard Cicale, Director of Manhattan Street Maintenance says, his thick Brooklyn accent more audible with each word, the crew is “a vital, important part of the city – to some people anyway.” 

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Filed under: New York Hurricane Sandy Weather Infastructure Roads Cities Video 
January 8, 2013
Australia Is So Hot, They Had to Add a New Color to the Weather Map See that deep purple in the middle of this acne-red weather report from Down Under? That right there represents 129.2° F or 54 °C — it’s a brand-new shade that the Australian bureau of meteorology was forced to add to its heat index because their country is, you know, kind of on fire.  […] To give you an idea of just how uncomfortable this Australian heatwave really is, consider that it’s just past midnight there right now … and it’s 95°F in Sydney.  Read more. [Image: Australia Bureau of Meteorology] 

Australia Is So Hot, They Had to Add a New Color to the Weather Map

See that deep purple in the middle of this acne-red weather report from Down Under? That right there represents 129.2° F or 54 °C — it’s a brand-new shade that the Australian bureau of meteorology was forced to add to its heat index because their country is, you know, kind of on fire. 

[…] To give you an idea of just how uncomfortable this Australian heatwave really is, consider that it’s just past midnight there right now … and it’s 95°F in Sydney. 

Read more. [Image: Australia Bureau of Meteorology] 

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Filed under: Australia Environment Global Warming Heat Weather 
December 13, 2012

A Whopping 369,000 Americans Missed Work Because of Sandy

[Image: Reuters]

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Filed under: Hurricane Sandy Weather Storm East Coast Economics Chart 
December 5, 2012

In Focus: 2012: The Year in Photos, Part 2 of 3

2012 was an eventful year, from big events like the London Summer Olympics and the U.S. presidential race, to regional conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, to smaller issues closer to home. Reverberations from last year’s transformative Arab Spring still heavily affect Syria and Egypt; and the slow recovery from the recent global economic crisis brought bitter austerity measures to parts of Europe, leading to widespread protests. Collected here is Part 2 of a three-part photo summary of the last year, covering its first four months. Be sure to see Part 1from yesterday, and come back tomorrow for Part 3. The series will total 135 images in all.

See more. [Images: Getty, AP, Reuters]

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Filed under: Photography 2012 Syria Natural Disasters Politics Weather 
November 28, 2012

theatlanticvideo:

A Gorgeous Time-Lapse of Fall in New York’s Central Park

Jamie Scott spent six months photographing fifteen color-saturated landscapes to make this video, carefully retracing his steps two days a week. His meticulous efforts paid off; the video captures New York’s characteristic palette as trees slowly shed their leaves and colors fade.

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Filed under: Central Park Seasons Weather Science Film Video Time-lapse Autumn 
November 9, 2012

theatlanticvideo:

Surfing Sandy

While Hurricane Sandy wrecked havoc across the northeast U.S., kitesurfers in Aruba took advantage of the storm’s waves and high winds to shoot this intense video. There are many smart reasons to avoid paddling out during a storm (especially the risk of putting rescue workers in danger), so hopefully this crew played it safer farther away from Sandy’s path. The video was created by Matthew Blew and Oliver Berlic. 

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Filed under: Surfing Extreme Sports Sports Hurricane Sandy Weather Storm 
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