Atmospheric rivers, while vital for replenishing water on the U.S. West Coast, are also the leading cause of floods though ...

The U.S. Geological Survey is on the frontlines before first responders to report water conditions that help inform them of future weather events.

Long before the Great Lakes came to define the heart of North America, a much larger lake once ruled the land. Lake Agassiz, ...

Reflect on Ruidoso recovering from wildfires, showcasing the community's resilience and the shared experiences of those ...

Around five million years ago, Earth may have witnessed the largest flood in recorded history. This flood, according to ...

Residents were encouraged to head to higher areas to avoid washed out creeks and footbridges during the flash flood warning.

Without a constant inflow of water the ... that existed before the salinity crisis have survived into the modern-day Mediterranean, and the fact that they lived through the flood is a minor ...

“What makes this event extraordinary is it is the largest flood that we know that ever happened in Earth ... water coming through the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. The strait, where Spain is only a few ...

Before a Flood ... immediately and never drive around barricades. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” remains the guiding principle; just six inches of moving water can knock a person off their ...

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