Global weather records show hydroclimate whiplash has swelled globally by 31% to 66% since the mid-20th century, the international team of climate researchers found—even more than climate models ...

Extreme weather events like torrential rains, severe droughts, and rampant wildfires have led to these catastrophic outcomes ...

8, 2024. Edmar Barros/AP, FILE Researchers found that this volatility, also known as "hydroclimate whiplash," has become more frequent and will increase significantly as global temperatures rise.

The Adelaide Hills are experiencing severe water shortages . The root cause? A prolonged dry period and not enough water tankers to meet ...

Scientists point to a clear climate change signature in these fires — what researchers are calling “hydroclimate whiplash,” when wet winters are followed by exceptionally dry conditions.

(Getty Images) Rapidly alternating from wetter to drier weather thanks to human-driven climate change is what climatologist Daniel Swain has called “hydroclimate whiplash.” And, he warns ...

What made firefighting particularly challenging were the strong Santa Ana winds whipping across a fire-prone landscape where ignition risk has been increased by “hydroclimate whiplash” — rapid swings ...