Safety During Flash Floods (Wadis)
Flash floods, including wadi flows, can develop rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall over a short period of time and may become life-threatening within […]
Awareness
During a Tsunami: Should You Move Inland or to Higher Ground?
When a tsunami threatens the coast, evacuating quickly can save your life. The safest action depends on where you are, how much time you have, […]
Mammatus clouds
After a strong thunderstorm, the sky over Oman can transform into something extraordinary – smooth, pouch-like shapes hanging from the base of a cloud, as […]
Understanding the cyclone ‘cone of probability’
When a tropical cyclone forms in the Arabian Sea, weather maps begin showing a widening cone stretching ahead of the storm. This shape – called […]
What Is Weather Radar?
Weather radar is an important tool used to detect rainfall, monitor rain-bearing clouds, and track their movement. It operates by transmitting electromagnetic waves that are […]
Indian Ocean Wave Exercise (IOWave) in Oman
The Indian Ocean Wave Exercise (IOWave) is a large-scale regional tsunami simulation organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO). It aims to test […]