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Summer storms are more intense over urban areas than in rural regions

Summer storms are more intense over urban areas than in rural regions

A new study from the University of Lausanne highlights how cities modify precipitation patterns, with urban areas experiencing more intense and localized rainfall compared to surrounding regions. This phenomenon could heighten the risk of flooding in the future, particularly as urban populations expand and global warming continues to intensify.

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A major step forward in understanding extreme precipitation in arid zones

In our atmosphere, massive air masses oscillate at high altitudes, influencing our daily weather: these are known as Rossby waves. A team from UNIL has revealed that extreme precipitation in arid regions is linked to strong perturbations in these waves— an important breakthrough in understanding these little-studied areas.

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A major step forward in understanding extreme precipitation in arid zones

UNIL Scientists Identify the Actual Highest Peak in the Jura

Often considered as the roof of the Jura massif, the Crêt de la Neige has just lost its title. Scientists at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) have used advanced GPS methods to identify a hitherto unnamed peak, now designated as “J1”, which reaches an elevation of 1,720.83 meters. This makes it 2.75 meters taller than Crêt de la Neige. The newly crowned highest peak is located in France, in a remarkably preserved region.

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UNIL Scientists Identify the Actual Highest Peak in the Jura

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