Searles Lake has long been shaped by shifting water levels, volcanic minerals, and evaporite formation. In 2024, satellites ...

Amid the woozy desert haze springs an incongruous streak of blue. Lake Mead is the most mirage-like thing I’ve ever seen that ...

The start of the week is calm across Kern, but we're expecting rain by the end of the week. Early estimates have Bakersfield finally receiving a good, soaking rain Thursday into Friday ...

The ‘atmospheric river’ unleashed heavy downpours and wind on areas charred by last month’s fires, which were the most ...

A powerful storm with an atmospheric river threatens to bring life-threatening flooding and debris flow from Los Angeles ...

The Los Angeles fires were burning evidence of how dangerous this delusion is. The fires were a bonfire of bad ideas that had ...

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It ...

On Monday at 2:17 a.m. the NWS Las Vegas NV issued a wind advisory valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Western ...

Comparing pollen records from three lakes in different geological substrates highlights the influence of geology and climate on long-term vegetation development.

A new study in Chile shows how small differences in rock type can drive large differences in erosion, vegetation, and river networks, illuminating the role of mineralogy in shaping landscapes.

You may have noticed that certain stretches of the L.A. River are flourishing with diverse wildlife, including birds, trees and fish. And yet, other parts of the river remain bare. To learn how this ...

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Cathy Whitlock, Regents Professor ...