Until June we lived just south of the equator, in Tanzania. Every day of the year was around 80 degrees. The best way to get ...

The Congo River is the world's only major river to cross the Equator twice, a rare feat shaped by ancient geological forces.

Early signs of a possible La Niña fall and winter are emerging in some climate models, federal forecasters announced July 10. La Niña is a part of a natural climate cycle officially known as El Niño – ...

Which river cuts the Equator twice? The mighty Congo River in Central Africa holds this unique distinction. Learn about its massive volume and its status as the world's deepest river.

Each year, vast mats of Sargassum spread across the tropical Atlantic, fouling Caribbean coastlines. Analyses of coral drill cores help explain the mechanism that drives these brown algal blooms.

Ever wonder why Minneapolis seems colder in the winter than Bordeaux, France when they're at the same latitude? Check out ...

From floods to droughts, El Niño and La Niña create weather impacts that extend beyond North America to affect global weather ...