The result of the increase, the simulation predicted, could be that the frequency of atmospheric rivers over Antarctica ...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stand under a sky that suddenly turns into a river? For millions living along ...

More information: Michelle L. Maclennan et al, Rising atmospheric moisture escalates the future impact of atmospheric rivers in the Antarctic climate system, Communications Earth & Environment (2025).

Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow corridors of intense horizontal moisture transport in the atmosphere that carry both moisture and heat from the tropics to the poles.

Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but also bring much needed moisture to the region. The size of these storms doesn’t always translate to flood ...

Atmospheric rivers can contribute up to 30 to 50% of the West Coast's annual precipitation on average. While these rivers ...

A new study published last week in Nature Communications reveals that rising levels of atmospheric moisture caused by climate change are expected to dramatically increase the frequency and intensity ...

It’s a challenging time for national park research. One dedicated atmospheric scientist is soldiering on anyway.

The convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers near St. Louis fuels the region's infamous summer humidity and spring ...

Neill Andritz keeps a close eye on water levels and speeds on the Kiski River to see if it’s safe for his business, The River ...