Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet's history and require many ...
How much rain fell in Sacramento during atmospheric river storm? See totals — and what’s next
How much did it rain in Sacramento? Since the start of the storm systems at the end of January, Sacramento Executive Airport received 4.44 inches of rain, according to Hand. Betwe ...
Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds Los Angeles
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
Temperature and sea ice data consistent with human-driven climate change | Fact check
Extensive evidence, including global temperature and sea ice data, shows Earth's climate is changing due to human activity.
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Science Behind the Forecast: The Smell of Rain
The earthy smell that arises when rain falls is known as petrichor. Two Australian scientists coined the term in 1964.
How does that atmospheric river flow? Scientists modernize research to understand
While most look for ways to avoid the steady rain falling from atmospheric rivers, some take advantage of the unwieldy ...
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Even epic rainfall may not be enough to refill SoCal’s aquifers
More than a dozen atmospheric rivers dumped rainfall on California in 2023 but replenished only 25 percent of the water lost from aquifers since 2006.