Exploring Multiscale Earth System and Human–Earth System Dynamics in the Puget Sound Region
A new report, based on a community workshop and literature review, summarizes some of the biggest challenges in understanding and modeling Earth system and human–Earth system dynamics in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
Snow Shape Matters for Land Surface Processes
Improving a snow albedo model to account for non-spherical snow grain shapes and the mixing of dust inside snowflakes in an Earth system model.
Wang to Co-Lead Arctic Systems Interactions Collaboration Team
Hailong Wang is a non-federal co-lead for the Arctic Systems Interactions Collaboration Team that will explore the Arctic’s dynamic interconnected systems.
Long-Term Basin-Scale Hydropower Expansion under Alternative Scenarios
A scenario approach was used to explore the potential future role of hydropower around the globe considering the multisectoral dynamics of regional energy systems and basin-specific water resources.
Future Sharpening of Winter Storms in the Western United States
With future warming, storms in the Western U.S. will be larger and produce more intense precipitation, particularly near the storm center, and increase flood risks.
Connecting River Flows and El Niño with AI
Deep learning helps make predictions on the effects of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on river flows more accurate.