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How do rivers work? Scientists think they've solved a 'longstanding mystery.'

How do rivers choose their paths? Why do some rivers form single channels, while others divide into many threads? The questions may sound simple, but they are plagued by dynamic and complex forces ...
KING5

Here's what an atmospheric river is and how they form

SEATTLE — You've probably heard more and more about “atmospheric rivers” in western Washington over the winter, but it is not a new weather event for the Pacific Northwest. An atmospheric river is a ...
Earth.com

Freshwater fish learned to hear millions of years before rivers formed

For a long time, researchers believed that a certain group of freshwater fish developed their super-hearing abilities after ...
Capital Public Radio

How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?

The second atmospheric river to hit the West Coast in as many weeks has stalled over Southern California, dumping more than 9 inches of rain over 24 hours in some areas near Los Angeles. Streets are ...