December 7, 2017
…to end a crippling drought. U.S. Air Force Maj. Ashley Lundry joined Scripps Oceanography scientists Nov. 29 to plan atmospheric river reconnaissance missions beginning in late January Scientists at Scripps’ Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are leading a field effort with the National Weather Service to utilize…
April 23, 2013
For much of Asia, the pace of life is tuned to rhythms of monsoons. The summer rainy season is especially important for securing the water and food supplies for more than a billion people. Its variations can mean the difference between drought and flood.
February 4, 2021
Modern forecasting methods fueled by advances in understanding and predicting atmospheric river storms have enabled U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operators to better optimize water resources at Lake Mendocino, a Northern California reservoir.
January 13, 2022
…40 percent of California’s droughts throughout recorded history. They also generate many of California’s most extreme precipitation events, driving 90 percent of California’s heaviest rains in bursts lasting one to three days. They are also responsible for as much as $1 billion a year in flood damages in western states.…
May 1, 2012
…Diego’s new housing features drought-tolerant landscape, natural ventilation, solar panels and recyclable building materials, helping the new buildings earn LEED gold certification or higher. The projects are consistent with UC San Diego’s long-range goal of providing housing to 50 percent of all of its students. In addition, each resident receives…
September 12, 2017
…the increased incidence of drought and extreme weather events. “Mark Merrifield is an ideal candidate for this position considering that one of UC San Diego’s fundamental objectives is to understand and protect our planet,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “He has an impressive track record of applying…
June 30, 2021
Experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss wildfires, drought, and California climate across an array of topics, including climate science, technology, public health, and economics and policy.
September 7, 2015
Climate forecasters need to portray circulation better to make more accurate the regional predictions most useful to the public
August 11, 2022
…the Southwest thus promoting drought, but patterns associated with extreme precipitation and strong atmospheric river episodes have remained steady over the study period. The researchers noted that while the patterns associated with heavy precipitation and strong atmospheric rivers have not changed in frequency, a warmer atmosphere is capable of holding…
April 5, 2018
…to the development of drought-tolerant strains of wheat and other crops, and has advanced understanding of how water evaporation in plants affects climate change. Farquhar’s March 21 presentation, which was free and open to the public, was part of the 17th annual Kyoto Prize Symposium, hosted by UC San Diego,…
