California
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Elizabeth Borneman
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?
Caitlin Dempsey
During the winter months, atmospheric rivers carry enormous amounts of water to the state of California.
Largest Dome Volcano in the World
Caitlin Dempsey
Lassen Peak is the world's largest dome volcano with a height of 10,457 feet (3,187 meters).
Fog Sipping Coastal Redwoods
Caitlin Dempsey
The tallest trees in the world, the coastal redwood trees of Northern California, have a remarkable ability to use fog as a source of moisture.
Zombie Forests in the Sierra Nevada
Katarina Samurović
Climate change is creating a vegetation climate mismatch in the conifer forests of California's Sierra Nevada.