At any given time, about two-thirds of Earth's surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they make the planet much cooler than ...

Global wind patterns are controlled by ocean currents, air pressure, and temperature differences across the planet. Perhaps the most critical component of this system is the polar jet stream -- a fast ...

Global warming is also capable of shifting wind patterns, which will further increase hurricane landfall risk in the U.S., according to new research.

Future climate models suggest that with continued global warming, these winds will likely shift further south. ... Understanding past wind patterns is crucial for predicting future climate changes.

She explained that, for example, increasing global temperatures change global wind patterns because wind redistributes heat between Earth's higher and lower latitudes. These changes likely ...

The movement of hurricanes has a lot to do with the movement of the global wind pattern, also called the "general circulation." When looking at the entire Earth, we can divide different parts of ...

New NASA-led research reveals that global warming is altering wind patterns and shrinking Earth's reflective cloud zones.