COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Rain: When a good thing becomes too much of a good thing
Description: Atmospheric rivers are a double-edged sword for California. Just a few atmospheric river events can deliver half of a year's precipitation, which can be a relief for anxious water managers in a drought-prone region. But that much water, when it arrives like a firehose from the sky, can cause flooding that endangers lives and property. [Source: NOAA News]
URL: http://www.noaa.gov/news/rain-when-good-thing-becomes-too-much-of-good-thing
Availability: Full Text
Source: NOAA News
Publish Date: 8/17/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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