Satellite and terrestrial images are casting light on the Shovi landslide in Georgia.
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The 4 August 2023 debris flow at Shovi in Georgia
The 4 August 2023 catastrophic debris flow that destroyed Shovi in Georgia started as a rockslide high in the mountains above the town.
Posted inResearch Spotlights
Tracking Dissolved Organic Matter in Coastal Ecosystems
Dissolved organic matter supports aquatic food webs and holds as much carbon as the atmosphere. A new study tracks which sources and processes play the biggest role in coastal systems.
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Upper Estuaries Found to Be Significant Blue Carbon Sink
Inland from the seagrass and salt marsh ecosystems that border the ocean, upper estuaries store more carbon than previously realized and could play an important role in mitigating climate change.
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Mossy Oaks Are Dripping with Organic Matter
Epiphyte-bearing trees leach carbon when it rains.
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AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange Links Science with Small Towns
Scientists and students collaborate with communities to create a greener municipal building in Midway, Ga., and assess residents' vulnerability to warming climate in Brookline, Mass.
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Are U.S. States Prepared to Manage Water in a Changing Climate?
An empirical study of water allocation and planning in five states concludes that they lack a statewide strategy to manage the impacts of climate change on water resources.