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Scripps Science Responds to El Niño
Across a wide range of disciplines, Scripps researchers are observing this year’s historic event in greater detail than ever before
Legislation to Improve Understanding of Atmospheric Rivers Authorized by Governor
Supports more effective management of water resources during extreme weather episodes
Research Highlight: The Most Studied Atmospheric River in History
A “make-or-break” weather phenomenon brings Scripps Oceanography scientists together with several agencies for campaign of unprecedented scope
Atmospheric Rivers, Cloud-Creating Aerosol Particles, and California Reservoirs
Aircraft, research vessel, and ground stations will gather data to improve what is known about factors affecting precipitation as California’s drought continues
Refilling California's Reservoirs-The Roles of Aerosols and Atmospheric Rivers
The coastal observatories will give detailed information about incoming storms such as winds and water content
Research Highlight: Scripps and NOAA Researchers Take Flight to Observe Atmospheric River
Precipitation provided partial relief to drought-stricken West
NOAA, California, Scripps Partner to Improve Forecasts of Powerful 'Atmospheric River' Winter Storms
The coastal observatories will give detailed information about incoming storms such as winds and water content
Atmospheric River Research Gathers Steam
Phenomenon that carries atmospheric water vapor comparable to the amount of water in major terrestrial rivers to the West Coast raises its profile in scientific community
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