Titan’s ‘Magic Islands’ Likely Honeycombed Hydrocarbon Icebergs
On the ground, accumulated chunks may calve like glaciers at the edges of the moon’s methane lakes
Articles by American Geophysical Union
We’ve Pumped So Much Groundwater That We’ve Nudged the Earth’s Spin
Sea level rise due to groundwater withdrawal has caused the Earth’s rotational pole to wander nearly a meter
Half of US Coastal Communities Underestimate Sea Level Risks
Most regional assessments of sea level rise risks omit high-end scenarios, leading to potential underestimates
Glacial Microclimates Mimic Climate Change
Tree rings record microclimate changes as glaciers grow and shrink, giving scientists a new tool
As Oceans Warm, Marine Cold Spells Are Disappearing
Cold spells can harm ecosystems, but they can also provide critical respite in warming oceans
Wildfire Smoke May Lead to Less Rain in the Western US
Particles from wildfires make small cloud droplets that are less likely to fall as rain
Europe Warming Faster Than Expected Due to Climate Change
New research finds the number of summer days with extreme heat has tripled since 1950 and summers have become hotter overall, while the number of winter days with extreme cold decreased in frequency
Radioactive Carbon from Nuclear Bomb Tests Found in Deep Ocean Trenches
A new study finds the first evidence of radioactive carbon from nuclear bomb tests in muscle tissues of crustaceans that inhabit Earth’s ocean trenches
Almost Half of World Heritage Sites Could Lose Their Glaciers by 2100
A new study analyzed the current state of World Heritage glaciers, their recent evolution, and their projected mass change over the 21st century
Population Increases and Climate Change Point to Future U.S. Water Shortages
Efforts to use water more efficiently in municipal and industrial sectors won’t be enough to stave off shortages