The intricate factors influencing cropland evapotranspiration is uncovered in a new article, from stressors to diverse management practices, and reveals critical insights into changing climates.
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“Transformational” Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Surface Changes
The mission, jointly operated by the United States and India, will measure minute changes to land, ice, and ecosystems around the globe.
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A Diverse New Generation of Scientists Observes Earth from Above
Project-based learning and a modular class design help students from various backgrounds and universities gain hands-on experience with environmental remote sensing.
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Los lagos y estanques de Alaska revelan los efectos del derretimiento del permafrost
Un nuevo conjunto de datos proporciona un método poderoso para rastrear fácilmente los cambios en el permafrost.
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Alaska’s Lakes and Ponds Reveal Effects of Permafrost Thaw
A new dataset provides a powerful method for easily tracking changes in permafrost.
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Coastal Dynamics Revealed by Satellite Salinity Data
One decade of high-quality satellite salinity observations provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics in the Mid-Atlantic Bight.
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Sensing Potential, Scientists Refine Thermal Imaging of Ecosystems
At a recent “bake-off,” researchers judged thermal infrared cameras and developed guidelines for their consistent use in studying vegetation temperatures, which illuminate vital ecosystem processes.
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Greenland Ice Sheet Stores Hidden Water Throughout the Melt Season
A new method uses stations around Greenland’s coast to measure how much meltwater weighs down the bedrock beneath the ice, improving our understanding of its contribution to sea level rise.
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New Rules for Catastrophic River Avulsion
Scientists thought two factors influencing river avulsion were unrelated, but new research suggests they may be working in tandem. The findings could help predict new river pathways and improve disaster preparedness.
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Glaciers near Active Volcanoes Flow Faster
Monitoring glacier velocity could help predict volcanic activity, a study of more than 210,000 glaciers suggests.