A theoretical study explores why small earthquake sources can produce quasiperiodic sequences of identical events, whereas earthquakes on large faults are intrinsically more variable.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
New research tracking 1.8 million trees found that tall trees died at more than twice the rate of smaller ones toward the end of extreme and persistent drought.Read More »
Experiments at Sun-like temperatures show that certain elements absorb more light than solar models predict, creating uncertainties for stellar science.Read More »Space Science & Space Physics
Under a new mandate, consortia of the world’s major space weather centers will disseminate new space-weather advisories for civil aviators representing a significant change-of-state for space weather.Read More »Biogeosciences
Researchers use high-resolution satellite images to parse the effects of land use changes on the energy balance between the rain forest and the atmosphere.Read More »Geology & Geophysics
Current calculations might underestimate the susceptibility of Los Angeles to earthquake shaking, so researchers and volunteers are deploying seismic networks near the city to remedy a data shortage.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
Using examples from the year 2012, a new study estimates the health costs of deaths and illnesses associated with climate-sensitive events.Read More »Ocean Sciences
The roundness of sediment deposits may shed light on how big tsunamis were in the past and how to evaluate hazards in the future.Read More »Biogeosciences
