Sentences with phrase «when atmospheric rivers»
When atmospheric rivers hit land, they bring more than a third of the rainfall that the western states typically receive in the course of an entire year.
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That is because atmospheric rivers (see sidebar) often produce heavy, cold season precipitation and flooding when they hit the west coast of North America.
«If we can project the future — how much water we'll be getting from the rivers and when — then we can better plan for its many uses,» said atmospheric scientist Yun Qian.