Atmospheric River

Extreme Weather

Funding Research of Atmospheric Rivers to Better Prepare for Heavy Rains

Atmospheric river seems like a phrase that has only recently entered the parlance of the times, but the state of California has seen enough of the idea in action want to know more, and prepare for more.

July 12, 2019 - Water News Network

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Friday Eye Candy: A Polar Vortex and an Atmospheric River Leave a Mark

The cities of Chicago and Los Angeles were in rare form after winter storms passed through in recent days.

February 8, 2019 - The Orange County Register

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