A rare atmospheric phenomenon that transports large quantities of water vapor into the coastal watersheds of the western USA is responsible for up to 10–20% of intense snowmelt events in the region.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
A new research effort has mapped 35 years of naturalized streamflow for 2.94 million river reaches worldwide: an invaluable dataset for hydrology, biogeochemistry, ecology, and remote sensing.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
One hundred fifty years ago, the explorer and scientist argued that the West needed smart development. Now the fast-growing region is playing catch-up.Read More »
Scientists were studying ecohydrology for decades before it became an official ‘ology’. Find out how this field has evolved over the past century.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
Large stones in streams provide crucial habitat for fish. Modeling the boulders and streamflow offers fresh insights into how water engineering projects alter aquatic habitats.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
A new critical zone observatory in India's Ganga Basin helps researchers and farmers understand and improve the ways that human activities shape environmental processes.Read More »History of Geophysics
A new project harnesses the power of the winter backcountry recreation community to gather data that are vital to understanding snow, from winter hazards to water resources.Read More »
Multiple factors often interact to amplify the effects of severe storms, droughts, and other extreme water-related events.Read More »History of Geophysics
