Precipitation alone does not properly characterize vegetation water stresses.
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HKU Marine Scientists Unveil Sea Urchin’s Secret to Surviving Marine Heatwaves
Global ocean temperatures are increasing due to climate change, exposing ecosystems to extreme temperatures called marine heatwaves (MHWs), which can increase the temperature of marine waters by 5°C higher than normal in summer.
NOAA and Saildrone Launch Seven Hurricane-Tracking Surface Drones
Part of an array of marine and air uncrewed tools NOAA is using to improve forecast models
Less Rain in the Forest: Amazon Even More Vulnerable Than Previously Thought
For every three trees dying from drought in the Amazon rainforest, a fourth tree – even though not directly affected – will die, too.
NOAA Still Expects Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
Preparedness is key during the peak months of hurricane season
NASA Data on Plant ‘Sweating’ Could Help Predict Wildfire Severity
A new study uses data from the ECOSTRESS instrument aboard the space station to better understand why some parts of a wildfire burn more intensely than others.
