While this cycle has been the norm, dry spells are getting longer and hotter. When the rains do come, they dump more water in fewer days than they used to. Research indicates that these extremes are becoming more common because of climate change, says Ralph. Atmospheric rivers’ seasonal ...
Atmospheric rivers are long and narrow “rivers in the sky” that meander from lower to higher latitudes, transporting enormous amounts of water. The most powerful atmospheric rivers can unleash torrential rains and cause widespread flooding, especially when they stall over vulnerable watersheds. Bu...
Atmospheric rivers move huge amounts of water through the air above us—and dump rain and snow on land.
How climate change contributes to atmospheric rivers The California coast is currently getting pummeled with heavy rain from atmospheric rivers. February 5, 2024 Additional Live Streams Live ABC News Live Live Caesars Superdome ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Live Flooding forecast for San ...
Atmospheric Rivers (AR)Russian RiversAverage Annual CountReanalysis DatasetGeometric CriteriaMany atmospheric river detection tools (ARDTs) have now been developed. However, their relative performance is not well documented. This paper compares a diverse set of ARDTs by applying them to a single ...
and southern Georgia. According to Kristopher Bedka, an atmospheric scientist at NASA’s Langley Research Center, these dome-like protrusions, or overshooting clouds, arose from the intense updrafts associated with thunderstorms in the area. The features are more common in storms that create t...
Dehumidifiers can also help mitigate the effects of common allergies to dust mites, fungus and mold; if the air in your home is excessively moist, it can encourage the growth of these allergens. Even if you don't have allergies, preventing mold growth is a good reason to consider getting ...
In spring of 2019, atmospheric rivers caused rain and flooding in Northern California. Why do earthworms show up after it rains? wawritto // Shutterstock Why do earthworms show up after it rains? After rainfall, it’s common to see worms wriggling around on the pavement. Scientists used to ...
The most common treatment processes for purified water include: Filtration: The water is sent through filters or membranes whose holes will only let through extremely small particles, typically those smaller than 1 micron. Contaminants larger than 1 micron, including many germs and inorganic solids, ...
In spring of 2019, atmospheric rivers caused rain and flooding in Northern California. Why do earthworms show up after it rains? wawritto // Shutterstock Why do earthworms show up after it rains? After rainfall, it’s common to see worms wriggling around on the pavement. Scientists used to ...