Phillip Dawson named new CalVO Scientist-In-Charge
Phil replaces Andy Calvert, who stepped down in September after five very busy years overseeing CalVO's move to Moffett Field and observatory operations during the worldwide pandemic. Phil comes from a position as a research geophysicist where he has served with distinction as scientist, colleague, organizational leader, and mentor for more than 40 years. He is an internationally-recognized expert in volcano seismology with vast experience in field, experimental, and theoretical approaches to understanding, in particular, the mysterious but important seismicity related to fluids in magmatic systems. His seismic data processing and analysis software and techniques are now used around the
Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms
RESOURCES The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater). Eleven of those were hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater) and five intensified to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater). Five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. The Atlantic seasonal activity fell within the predicted ranges for named storms and hurricanes issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center in the