Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University ...

"Our goal is to harness the chaotic nature of fire whirls as a powerful, precise restoration tool, to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole." ...

Researchers have run the first large-scale field test of deliberately generated fire whirls over crude oil floating on water, ...

In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: let the oil spread or ...

A powerful winter storm continues to impact Malibu, Topanga Canyon and much of Los Angeles County, triggering road closures, evacuation warnings and significant travel disruptions across the ...

A 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive has been closed to traffic since 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, as Caltrans prepares ...

The city of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the predicted Santa Barbara County ...

Powerful storm threatens Southern California with tornadoes, 60 mph winds, flooding, and up to 3 feet of mountain snow.

A series of storms with potentially significant impacts has prompted watches and warnings for Santa Barbara County along with a rare advisory to avoid ...

Tornadoes are one of the most awe-inspiring and deadly weather phenomena in the world. The United States is home to the most reported tornadoes in the world, averaging more than 1,000 each year since ...