The term “atmospheric river” was coined in 1994 and has since quickly gained popularity. But what does it really mean?

Warmer temperatures could also mean frequent "families" of atmospheric rivers, where two or three events happen one after another, Cordeira said. This happened in early 2024 when two heavy ...

Why? Because of the many factors which affect atmospheric pressure. Pioneering scientists discovered atmospheric pressure (also known as barometric or air pressure) in the 17th century ...

An atmospheric river is a weather feature that can be beneficial and crucial, but can also be a damaging event - particularly for those near the West Coast of the United States. The definition ...