Ok, this is freaky cool

[Cassiopeia]

This morning in SW Florida we had a wicked line of unusual storms slide through. I just caught a brief local news story about Naples FL though and apparently there is some kind of rig at the end of Naples pier that collects data. This line of storms brought a mini tsunami!

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/30986309/nws-possible-meteotsunami-occurred-in-naples

According to the National Weather Service, they have very good reason to believe a "meteotsunami," occurred early Sunday morning in Naples as the powerful, tornado-warned storm that brought widespread damage to the area moved onshore.

One condition they said convinced them a storm of this kind happened is the quick rise and fall of the sea levels. Water levels rose sharply in the Naples area as the severe thunderstorm moved in, packing wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.

A meteotsunami, according to the NWS is caused by air pressure disturbances often associated with fast moving weather systems, such as squall lines. These disturbances can generate waves in the ocean that travel at the same speed as the overhead weather system.

Such a squall line moved through Southwest Florida this morning. Its arrival at high tide led to widespread coastal flooding up and down the coastline as the strong thunderstorm winds helped drive the water onshore.

Only two more paragraphs at link.

What I find really remarkable is our ability to collect data. What would our outlook on global climate changes look like if we had 50 years of data at the same level we are able to collect today?

Would we actually be working towards slowing climate change instead of arguing if it even exists?

Lives were lost in today's storms, property was lost, but we learned as well.

[Wounded Bear]

1. More data won't conquer denial...

Those with a vested interest in ignoring it will continue to.

[Cassiopeia]

2. Oh believe me, I get it.

20 years ago climate change was a top issue. Today I could give a shit. I honestly feel it's already over.

However, I am still amazed by the new things we learn with science. Hopefully we can record the data and find a way to save it in a manner the distant future can make use of.