A team led by researchers at the University of Oxford has created the most complete map of the world's rivers ever made, ...

A team has created the most complete map of the world's rivers ever made offering a major leap forward for flood prediction, climate risk planning, and water resource management in a warming world.

Key research findingsGRIT is the first global river network to include river splits, canals, and multi-threaded channels—features that were missing ...

The most complete map of the world's rivers ever made has been created by a team led by researchers from Oxford University.

The Role of Climate Change in Redrawing Maps Climate change has emerged as a significant factor in flood risk assessment. Rising global temperatures lead to more intense storms, unpredictable ...

Meltwater from Greenland is the largest current contributor to global sea level rise — double ... pinpointing how melting glaciers may someday flood coastal cities around the world.