The Daily Bolt

Here's the audio portion of the latest Daily Bolt. Go to YouTube or Facebook to see the latest. 

A brief show talking about the return of the podcast and how it will change and be different going forward. 

In this episode I give an update on what had been Hurricane Ida, now moving through the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as a big rain-maker. A chronology of Ida is discussed highlighting the most interesting aspects of the tropical cyclone's brief but intense time on the weather stage. Also, the use of high-resolution infrared imagery from polar orbiting satellites for fire tracking is discussed, using the ongoing Caldor Fire in the Sierra Nevada as an example.  For images referenced in the discussion, see the episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/YC7_5p0dsOY

An 8 pm Aug. 28 update on  Category 2 Hurricane Ida, where it's going and what the impacts will be.  Also, news on Pacific Hurricane Nora which is pummeling Puerto Vallarta and will bring strong impacts to much of the Pacific and Gulf of California coastal areas over the next few days. 

The latest on currently Category 1 Hurricane Ida.  Where it's going, how strong it will be, what the impacts will be and why will it be so strong? 

A new study by the University of Southern California highlights the difficulties the public may be having understanding the issues surrounding climate change because of a lack of comprehension in the terminology.  While this highlights a tendency of scientists to overuse technical jargon, it also underscores a more fundamental issue of scientific literacy, and literacy in general, that seems to be only getting worse. 

Somewhat lost in the current reporting on Afghanistan is the fact that during the past 2 decades, science has once again blossomed in Afghanistan after being decimated during their previous rule from 1996-2001.  Many Afghan scientists fear for the future of science and education, and many want out.  More details in the podcast.  The article referenced in the podcast can be found online at: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/08/i-don-t-want-die-afghan-researchers-fear-their-safety-and-future-science

Recaps of both Tropical Storm Henri's landfall and impacts as well as the weekend flooding event in Middle Tennessee.  For best enjoyment of this episode, which relies heavily on video, please view it on my YouTube channel at:   https://youtu.be/7UVwV1mZV-c

The latest on the damage Major Hurricane Grace caused in the Mexican state of Veracruz last night and this morning before heading into the mountains where it is dissipating.  Nominal Hurricane Henri is on course for Long Island and New England.  Details in the podcast!

The latest on Category 2 Hurricane Grace (100 mph) as it nears it's 2nd Mexican landfall in the state of Veracruz---where is it going and will it affect metro Mexico City?   Also the latest on very strong Tropical Storm Henri as it transitions into a hurricane which will impact New England.