Nadia Bloemendaal

@nblmndl.bsky.social

PhD in tropical cyclone risk. Twin mom, and in my spare time an assistant professor @VU, and climate researcher @KNMI. MS warrior. Passion for extreme weather, particularly anything stormy🌀🌪⛈️ Views are my own.

“This storm is so strong, I am finding it hard to fathom what I’m reading despite studying this for 10 years.” Hurricane expert Dr. Nadia Bloemendaal's powerful climate analysis on BBC PM. Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone in Jamaica tonight.

The situation in Mayotte is another example of how vulnerable many isolated territories are to weather / climate risk. Risks compound well after a storm has "ended". While some commercial entities and automobiles have insurance, most homeowners do not. Just awful. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors

Authorities in Mayotte were racing on Tuesday to get food and water to residents stricken by the weekend's devastating cyclone and fighting to stop hunger, disease and lawlessness spreading in the French overseas territory, officials said.

reuters.com

M7.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California. Negligible physical damage impacts likely. Of note: The USGS now makes available "aftershock forecasts," which is a pretty cool tool to show plausible expectations of future tremors of varying intensities.

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This is by far the most insightful book I have read in probably forever. It's given me the perspective on disasters I've been missing for so long as it's the story no one (perdominantly the media) talks about. Can definitely recommend if you're still looking for a xmas present!

Dr. Samantha Montano@samlmontano.bsky.social · 2y ago

Please meet my child — Disasterology: Dispatches From The Frontlines of the Climate Crisis. It’s part memoir, part policy analysis, and built on the foundation of 100 years of disaster research. It’s a primer on the U.S. emergency management system and a call to action for disaster justice.

The private sector is hiring scientists at an incredible rate. Even if you consider yourself a "traditional" academic, the ability to translate your research to a real-world application is enormously fulfilling. It shows that quality research matters and has actual impact.

Hey! I'm new here :) I am an assistant professor at the VU & researcher at KNMI. I study tropical cyclone risk under climate change, but slowly evolving to studying other storm systems as well. Also have a special interest for disaster management, communication and risk perception. 🌀

Animation of hourly infrared satellite images following Hurricane Beryl (2024) alongside its estimated intensity from NHC's preliminary best track. Beryl became the earliest North Atlantic category 4 hurricane (previous: Dennis 2005) and then category 5 hurricane (previous: Emily 2005).