Oceans and Atmosphere

Land Surface Hydrology

Study of the natural processes that govern water occurrence and transport over the land surface.

Recent News

California’s Climate Future Suggests More Volatility and a Key Role for Atmospheric Rivers

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Air Force, NOAA Poised to Probe Atmospheric Rivers

Severe Drought is Causing the Western U.S. to Rise

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Academics

RALPH, Marty
Researcher

GERSHUNOV, Sasha
Researcher

CAYAN, DANIEL
Researcher


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Centers, Labs, and Projects

California Nevada Applications Program (CNAP)
Providing cutting edge climate science to stakeholders in water resources, natural resources and coastal resources.
Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E)
Provide water cycle science, technology and outreach to support effective policies and practices that address the impacts of extreme weather and water events on the environment, people and the economy of western North America.
Weather Extremes and Climate Impacts Analytics (WECLIMA)
The WECLIMA group studies relationships between regionally impactful weather extremes and large-scale climate variability and change. We also collaborate across disciplines to study impacts on public health, ecosystems, water resources, wildfire, energy, and air quality.

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Recent Publications

Pendergrass, A. G.; Meehl, G. A.; Pulwarty, R.; Hobbins, M.; Hoell, A.; AghaKouchak, A.; Bonfils, C. J. W.; Gallant, A. J. E.; Hoerling, M.; Hoffmann, D.; Kaatz, L.; Lehner, F.; Llewellyn, D.; Mote, P.; Neale, R. B.; Overpeck, J. T.; Sheffield, A.; Stahl, K.; Svoboda, M.; Wheeler, M. C.; Wood, A. W.; Woodhouse, C. A.

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