Existing and emerging Earth observing technologies can help us be ready for the unexpected.
The Flash Factor: Creating a Flood Forecasting Framework
This is an article from the Summer 2015 VPS. For more VPS articles, click here Category:åÊResponding to Hydrologic Disasters Project Team: Malawi Disasters II Team Location: International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) – Palisades, New York Authors: Andrew Kruczkiewicz Helen Cen Brigitte Moneymaker Mentors/Advisors: Dr. Pietro Ceccato (International Research Institute for Climate and Society, The Earth Institute, Columbia … Read More
Tracking Snow: The Cryosphere in an Era of Climate Change
A new generation of weather satellites is helping researchers gain insights into the complex relationship between the cryosphere ÛÒ the planet’s cold regions ÛÒ and the climate. With drinking water supplies dwindling around the world, understanding the cryosphere is becoming a front-burner issue.
Landmark sites in the US at risk from climate change in pictures
Originally Published by The Guardian- From Statue of Liberty to Fort Monroe, a string of national monuments and heritage sites are becoming vulnerable to rising seas, floods and wildfires.
Capturing Colorado’s Floods: A New Method for Extracting Peak Flood Extent
Project Team: Colorado Water Resources II Team Team Location: United States Geological Survey (USGS) at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Authors: Stephen Chignell (Colorado State University) Ryan Anderson (University of Wyoming) Mentors/Advisors: Dr. Paul Evangelista (Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University) Dr. Melinda Laituri (Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Colorado State University) Past/Other Contributors: Dr. Stephanie Kampf (Ecosystem Science … Read More
Successful GPM Launch Marks New Era in Earth Observation
A joint mission between NASA and Japan’s space agency, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, will for the first time provide near real-time information about rain and snow around the globe.
Will we ever learn flooding lessons?
Originally Published by BBC — Will we ever learn flooding lessons? As the winds accelerate and the rivers rise, many are asking if we ever learn the lessons of previous floods.
By Degrees: The Flood Next Time
Originally Published by New York Times – The numbers are unmistakable, scientists say. Global sea level is rising, while land along the East Coast is sinking. Just ask Norfolk, Va.
UK braced for further floods: interactive
Heavy rain across UK prompts flood warnings
Originally Published by The Guardian – Flood alerts and severe weather warnings issued for much of UK as drivers are urged to take extra care in wet weather.
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