Half of the United States Will Continue to be Affected by Drought for Spring 2021
Drought conditions in much of the United States are forecasted to continue for spring 2021.
North American Continental Divide
The North American Continental Divide separates the watersheds that flow into the Pacific Ocean and those that flow into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Arctic Oceans.
How Much Would the Ocean Rise if Everyone Sat in it?
If everyone in the world decided to sit in the ocean all at once, how much would the sea level rise?
How San Francisco’s Geography and Microclimate Affect Baseball
San Francisco’s geography shaped the microclimates that affected baseball at Candlestick Park.
Geography of Clouds
A brief look at the geography of clouds.
The Earth’s Only Active Volcano Known to Emit Natrocarbonatites
Only one active volcano in the world is known to emit natrocarbonatite.
2020 Hurricane Season
Each year, the World Meteorological Organization creates a list of official names for major storms in the both Northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Billions of Cicadas Will Be Emerging In the United States
Starting sometime in April or May, depending on latitude, one of the largest broods of 17-year cicadas will emerge from underground in a dozen states.
Anthropause: The Impact of Covid-19 Related Slowdowns on Wildlife
Human-animal relations are extremely complex, and our presence – or absence – has greater power over the population dynamics than we commonly think
How Oxbow Lakes Form
An oxbow lake is a uniquely shaped lake resulting from the path of a meandering river.
Sky Islands
Sky islands are like islands of unique ecosystems surrounded by contrasting environments.
From the Arctic to Mexico: Tracking the Epic Migration of Birds
In winter, more than 1 million shorebirds that breed in the Arctic will visit and move throughout the coastline of northwest Mexico.
Eco-fusion: the Mixing of Native and Non-Native Species
Species have moved (and have been moved) around the planet recombining to establish new or “novel” mixes of native and non-native species.
Climate Change is Increasing Post-Wildfire Landslides in Southern California
A recently published study has forecasted that climate change is driving increased wildfire and landslide risk in Southern California.