What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these flood-prone storms and how they are changing
a series of atmospheric rivers brings the threat of heavy rains, flooding, mudslides and avalanches to the Pacific Northwest and California this week. While these storms are feared for the damage they can cause, they are also essential to the region’s water supply, especially in California, as Qian Cao, a hydrologist at the University of … Read more