New Geophysical Sensing Approach Reveals Subsurface Dynamics in a River Corridor
A novel combination of temperature and four-dimensional geophysical sensors revealed otherwise unseeable hydrologic dynamics below riverbed sediments.
Hurricane Intensity Is More Than Surface Deep
Improving the representation of upper-ocean layers in hurricane forecast models enhances their predictive skill.
Gust or Bust: Blustery Winds Important for Modeling Tropical Rainfall
Researchers find surface evaporation drives circulation and summer precipitation in the Tropical West Pacific.
More Urbanization Could Mean More Rain for Cities
A new study shows that urban heat island effects and increased urban aerosols can spur intense rainfall.
Dry Patch of Land Connects Rainfall Across Continents
Novel modeling experiments show that heating near North Africa leads to drying near North America.
Sea Change: The Ocean's Powerful Effect on Earth Systems
A new modeling approach shows that the ocean circulation determines the varying rate of global temperature response to carbon dioxide.
Oceanic Divide Factors Into Tropical Cyclone Strength
Sea surface temperatures have less influence on tropical cyclone intensification in the Atlantic than in the Pacific.
Tethys Tackles Downscaling Challenge for Regional Water Withdrawals
Open-source tool helps connect high-resolution sectoral models and broader integrated human-Earth system models.
Water Management Influences Long-Term Changes in River Flows
Changes in water volume tend to be smaller in managed watersheds but occur earlier.