Hydrology
Hydrology is a branch of geography that studies the properties of water on Earth, especially its movement in relation to land.
Third Order Islands
Caitlin Dempsey
Islands with lakes or ponds that contain smaller islands within them are called recursive islands.
Blue Carbon Explained
Caitlin Dempsey
Blue carbon is the carbon captured and stored by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
Snowmelt is Starting in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
Caitlin Dempsey
Due to colder weather and more strong atmospheric rivers, the 2023 Sierra Nevada snowpack levels in California are significantly above average.
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
Caitlin Dempsey
The once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerged after an exceptionally wet California winter, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse in 2023.
Why Salt Flats Have a Honeycomb Pattern
Caitlin Dempsey
Recently published research explains the scientific reason behind the honeycomb shapes found in salt flats.