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Nadia Bloemendaal
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PhD in tropical cyclone risk. Twin mom, and in my spare time an assistant professor @VU, and climate researcher @KNMI. MS warrior. Passion for extreme weather, particularly anything stormy🌀🌪⛈️ Views are my own.
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“This storm is so strong, I am finding it hard to fathom what I’m reading despite studying this for 10 years.” Hurricane expert Dr. Nadia Bloemendaal's powerful climate analysis on BBC PM.
Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone in Jamaica tonight.
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Musk and Trump are a great example of why men are too emotional to lead.
June 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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US climate scientists need all the help they can get. Including from foul-mouthed comedians! 🤡😱😱

Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".

#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
June 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Credit due where credit's due 😉
January 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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The situation in Mayotte is another example of how vulnerable many isolated territories are to weather / climate risk. Risks compound well after a storm has "ended". While some commercial entities and automobiles have insurance, most homeowners do not. Just awful.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors
Authorities in Mayotte were racing on Tuesday to get food and water to residents stricken by the weekend's devastating cyclone and fighting to stop hunger, disease and lawlessness spreading in the French overseas territory, officials said.
www.reuters.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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M7.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California. Negligible physical damage impacts likely.

Of note: The USGS now makes available "aftershock forecasts," which is a pretty cool tool to show plausible expectations of future tremors of varying intensities.
December 5, 2024 at 7:25 PM
This is by far the most insightful book I have read in probably forever. It's given me the perspective on disasters I've been missing for so long as it's the story no one (perdominantly the media) talks about.
Can definitely recommend if you're still looking for a xmas present!
Please meet my child — Disasterology: Dispatches From The Frontlines of the Climate Crisis.

It’s part memoir, part policy analysis, and built on the foundation of 100 years of disaster research. It’s a primer on the U.S. emergency management system and a call to action for disaster justice.
December 4, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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Ongoing drama with flood insurance as SW Florida rebuilds from Ian, Helene, Milton. www.miamiherald.com/news/weather...

From @harrisalexc.bsky.social who should come over here sometime

HT @riskmarketnews.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM
🙌 Thank you Brian for this extensive overview! I was just getting started on making a ppt of the season, your blog provides a comprehensive summary of all there needs to be discussed.
November 22, 2024 at 1:54 PM
meridian.allenpress.com/ijmsc/articl...

At first I thought this was ChatGPT at work, to write a paper on my life, but nope, someone has actually published the crossover of my chronic illness and my area of expertise😅
Climate Change and the Urgent Need to Prepare Persons With Multiple Sclerosis for Extreme Hurricanes
ABSTRACT. Climate change is contributing to increasingly hazardous tropical cyclones that endanger persons living in susceptible coastal and island communities. People living with chronic illness, inc...
meridian.allenpress.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in 60 seconds, from Alberto to Sara:
November 20, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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The private sector is hiring scientists at an incredible rate. Even if you consider yourself a "traditional" academic, the ability to translate your research to a real-world application is enormously fulfilling. It shows that quality research matters and has actual impact.
November 19, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Very nice visualization and communication of uncertainty in weather forecasts by the British Met Office!

*takes notes*
Cold northerly winds are expected to affect the UK by early next week, while a rain-bearing Atlantic low could bring more unsettled weather.

There's some uncertainty about the depth and track of this low and whether it brings rain, snow, or strong winds 🌧️ ❄️ 💨
November 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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The Philippines have now been hit by four typhoons in the span of just 10 days.

Can't say I recall ever seeing this before.
November 17, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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November 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Hey! I'm new here :)

I am an assistant professor at the VU & researcher at KNMI. I study tropical cyclone risk under climate change, but slowly evolving to studying other storm systems as well. Also have a special interest for disaster management, communication and risk perception. 🌀
November 14, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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Animation of hourly infrared satellite images following Hurricane Beryl (2024) alongside its estimated intensity from NHC's preliminary best track.

Beryl became the earliest North Atlantic category 4 hurricane (previous: Dennis 2005) and then category 5 hurricane (previous: Emily 2005).
November 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM