Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2227-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2227-2026
Research article
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13 May 2026
Research article |  | 13 May 2026

Seismo-acoustic and GNSS observations of a record-breaking Black Sea storm: repurposing geophysical sensors for environmental monitoring

Laura Petrescu, Bogdan Antonescu, Sorin Nistor, Iustin Floroiu, Dragoş Ene, Daniela Ghica, Constantin Ionescu, Andrei Anghel, and Mihai Datcu

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ERA5 hourly data on single levels from 1940 to present Hans Hersbach et al. https://doi.org/10.24381/cds.bd0915c6

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In August 2024, a powerful storm hit Romania’s Black Sea coast, breaking rainfall records. We used a mix of ground and satellite sensors to track the storm’s development and impacts. The data revealed clear signs of intense rainfall, lightning, and ground vibrations likely linked to storm activity. Our study shows that combining different types of sensors can improve how we monitor extreme storms and may help in building better early-warning systems in coastal areas.
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