Working Group "Atmospheric Risks"
Meteorological extreme events, such as winter storms, heavy precipitation, hail, or convective wind gusts are often associated with serious consequences for the society and their assets. However, these events occur not everywhere with the same intensity, but exhibit a high spatial and temporal variability. Within this context, various research projects are carried out in the working group "Atmospheric Risks". In the course of the relevant weather systems, a special focus is on severe convective storms, hailstorms and heavy rainfall events.
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It could hail. It could. Insurers fear nothing more than the most costly natural hazard. An interview with Michael Kunz in DIE ZEIT.
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Climate change is making the weather more unpredictable. Hail, storms, and heavy rain repeatedly cause massive damage. This documentary follows scientists as they investigate the causes and consequences.
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The heat wave in June 2026 ranks among the most extreme ever recorded in Europe. New temperature records and tropical nights took a toll on people, infrastructure, and utilities. An interdisciplinary research team is investigating the causes and consequences of the extreme heat—from the water cycle and energy supply to public health.
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