California
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
What is the Outlook for California’s Atmospheric Rivers?
During the winter months, atmospheric rivers carry enormous amounts of water to the state of California.
Largest Dome Volcano in the World
Lassen Peak is the world's largest dome volcano with a height of 10,457 feet (3,187 meters).
Zombie Forests in the Sierra Nevada
Climate change is creating a vegetation climate mismatch in the conifer forests of California's Sierra Nevada.
Chaparral in California
Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
The once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerged after an exceptionally wet California winter, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse in 2023.
Synanthropes at a Horse Stable in Northern California
Synanthropes are wildlife that benefit from living near humans.
Building It Back – Beaver Reintroductions Across the World
Since the 1920s, beavers have been artificially re-introduced to many habitats across their former range.
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California as an Island
Well into the 17th and 18th centuries, cartographers created maps of the region showing California separated from the mainland by a strait.
California’s Drought is Driving Reservoirs to Near Historic Lows in 2021
The second year of California's drought is driving down water levels in the state's reservoirs in 2021.
The Sonoran Desert is Losing Plants Due to Climate Change
Between 1984 and 2017, a team of researchers utilized Landsat imagery to examine changes in vegetation in the Colorado Desert in Southern California.
California’s Largest Lake
Floodwater from a broken irrigation canal gate in 1905 created California's largest lake.
Looking at Centuries of California’s Climate to Understand Fire Risk
Researchers examined moisture patterns and atmospheric wind conditions in California using climate models and centuries of paleoclimate data (from 1571 to 2013).
Climate Change is Intensifying Drought in Southern California
Researchers from UCLA and Columbia University discovered that the 2012–16 drought impacted Southern California more severely than northern regions.
Largest Fires in California’s History
In California, the officially hottest month on the record- July - was topped with the most severe wildfire season that Californians have ever witnessed.
How Climate Change is Affecting the Forests of the Sierra Nevada
Climate change is causing certain key species in the Sierra Nevada mountains to change where they are growing according to a study published by the journal California Fish and Game.
Photographing and Mapping Piers
Ana Ramirez, a San Diego-based photographer, talks with Kristina Jacob about her photography project, Into The Ocean – Photos of California Piers.
Mapping the Impacts of Climate Change in California
A group of Stanford students taking a biology class entitled Geographic Impacts of Climate Change: Mapping the Stories have mapped out news and journal articles about climate change in California.
Tule Fog Declining in California’s Central Valley
A group of researchers analyzed satellite imagery over a 33 year span to establish an understanding of the fog climatology in the Central Valley.
Smartphone Maps Illegal While Driving but Paper Maps are Okay in California
In recent years, some states have been putting harsher laws in place to curb drivers talking on their cellphones or ...