The term “atmospheric river” is heard most often during heavy rain events that typically lead to flooding, but this weather phenomenon is so much more than that. Here’s what you should know. What Is ...

What you have read is correct. In fact, readings of 4,000 degrees exist in portions of the upper atmosphere, in the ionosphere — a layer extending from about 30 to 600 miles above the Earth’s surface.

FOR CALIFORNIANS it felt like déjà vu. Last year a parade of storms, fuelled by atmospheric rivers, killed at least 21 people and caused nearly $5bn-worth of damage across the state. On February 4th ...

Atmospheric rivers get talked about a lot during winter in California -- and for good reason. The invisible rivers in the sky play a significant role in how much rain the state receives and can ...

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