Ask NOAA Archive
- 2010
- 12/6/10 — A Major Winter Storm is Moving Up the East Coast- How is it Monitored and Forecast?
- 11/1/10 — How does oil harm sea turtles?
- 9/1/10 — How can I prepare for hurricane season?
- 8/16/10 — What are solar flares and how does NOAA predict them?
- 2009
- 12/1/09 — What technology does NOAA use to forecast and warn for winter storms?
- 11/1/09 — What role is NOAA playing in the U.S. commonwealths and territories?
- 10/1/09 — What is NOAA doing to promote economic and job growth in the U.S. through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
- 9/1/09 — Does NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service monitor sharks?
- 8/1/09 — Are weather patterns variable from one El Niño to the next and what can be expected this year in the United States?
- 7/1/09 — Where can I get the latest information about how climate change is affecting me in the U.S. and what I can do about it?
- 6/1/09 — How can I prepare for hurricane season?
- 5/1/09 — Why is NOAA conducting research on lionfish?
- 4/1/09 — What is a tsunami and why should I be concerned about them in coastal areas?
- 3/1/09 — How does NOAA track atmospheric carbon, a contributor to climate change?
- 2/1/09 — How are weather and climate forecasts different?
- 1/1/09 — What is aquaculture?
- 2008
- 12/1/08 — What is lake effect snow and how does it form?
- 11/3/08 — What is the Gulf Stream and why is knowing its position so important?
- 10/1/08 — How can I volunteer to help NOAA with its mission?
- 9/1/08 — What are the differences between tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes?
- 7/31/08 — Why does NOAA explore the ocean?
- 6/27/08 — Why and how are hurricanes named?
- 5/30/08 — How can I choose the best seafood?
- 5/8/08 — What’s the difference between a severe weather (thunderstorm, tornado, etc.) watch and warning?
- 3/25/08 — What are ice jams?
- 1/5/08 — What is NOAA's role in responding to oil spills?