Study: Atmospheric River Storms Can Reduce Sierra Snow
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 March 2016
NASA, Scripps, and partners found atmospheric river storms are 2.5× more likely to cause rain-on-snow in California’s Sierra Nevada, boosting flood risk and cutting summer water supply. Warmer storms melt snow, worsening flooding by ~20%.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, rain-on-snow, Sierra Nevada, flooding, snowmelt, NASA, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Video: Can Corals Cope with Ocean Acidification?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 March 2016
Birch Aquarium and Scripps scientist Martín Tresguerres reveal new insights into how ocean acidification impacts corals, featured in a new video and updated “Feeling the Heat” exhibit panels.
Keywords: ocean acidification, corals, Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, marine biology, Martín Tresguerres.
Research Highlight: Study Suggests Atmospheric River Storms Can Reduce Sierra Snow
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 March 2016
NASA, Scripps, and partners find atmospheric river storms are 2.5× more likely than others to cause Sierra Nevada rain-on-snow events, boosting flood risk and cutting summer water. Warmer origins intensify melt by 20%.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, rain-on-snow, Sierra Nevada, flooding, snowmelt, NASA
