Tag: Atmospheric river observatories
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance Atmospheric River Forecasting and Reduce Flood Risks
Padilla, Murkowski Introduce Bill for Atmospheric River Forecasting Overview of Atmospheric Rivers Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow corridors of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, often stretching thousands of kilometers and carrying vast amounts of water vapor. These rivers, which can be hundreds of miles wide, are responsible for delivering significant precipitation to coastal regions, particularly…