Author Profile: Lily Strelich

Publications from L. Strelich

Atmospheric Sciences

Research Spotlight 27 April 2016

Climate Change Influences the Dynamics Behind Tropical Cyclones

A new model reveals how cumulus convection, humidity, and tropical circulations interact as global temperatures rise.

Space Science & Space Physics

Research Spotlight 10 March 2016

Gamma Ray Bursts Leave Their Mark in the Low Ionosphere

Scientists use very low and low-frequency radio signals to detect short gamma ray bursts and their impact on the low ionosphere.

Climate Change

Research Spotlight 9 March 2016

Bark Beetles Cause Big Tree Die-Offs, but Streams Flow Steadily

Recent beetle epidemics have driven tree die-offs across North America, and previous studies predicted an increase in annual streamflow would follow—but a new study shows this may not be the case.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Research Spotlight 26 February 2016

Ocean Waves Vibrating the Ross Ice Shelf

Scientists use seismic stations to study ice shelf vibrations generated by ocean waves to better understand their impact on the integrity of the Ross Ice Shelf.

Geology & Geophysics

Research Spotlight 23 February 2016

New Methods Measure How Vertical Land Motion Affects Sea Level

Researchers demonstrate the value of combining GPS and satellite data on vertical motion of the Earth's surface with tide gauge measurements to track rising sea levels.

Biogeosciences

Research Spotlight 17 February 2016

How Sediment Transport Sways Wetland Stability

Scientists examine the role of variables like tides and suspended sediment concentration to improve methods of evaluating coastal wetlands and how they may respond to future sea level rise.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Research Spotlight 16 February 2016

Seismic Clues Reveal the Mechanisms Behind Iceberg Calving

Scientists combine models and video footage of iceberg calving to analyze the potential of seismology to unravel physical processes behind the breakup of ice sheets.

Biogeosciences

Research Spotlight 16 February 2016

Soil Crusts Play a Dual Role in Desertification

Rain falling on bare soil can form a hard crust that prevents further infiltration. But do these crusts worsen land degradation or help to prevent it?

Climate Change