Earth Science Stories
Discover the intricate web of climate, drought, and climate change in the Southwestern US in this engaging 25-minute talk and 20-minute LIVE Q&A. Our seasoned climatologist, Russ Schumacher, will explore Colorado's climate, the significance of mountain snowpack, and the path of water to rivers. Uncover key climate metrics like temperature and precipitation and their impact on water resources. Explore the diverse nature of drought, its definitions, and its evolving face under the influence of climate change.
Recorded Science Talks
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Este video es parte de la serie Ciencia en casa y se puede ver como un seminario web independiente.
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In this stand-alone webinar, Dr. Hoell presents on Flash Droughts.
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In this stand-alone webinar, Dr. Lincoln Pitcher presented on recent research about meltwater production, transport and export from the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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In this stand-alone webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Thompson discussed how learning about weather can also teach us a lot about the ocean.
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In this stand-alone webinar, Janice Bytheway talked about precipitation - how it forms, and a little bit on how we observe and predict it.
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In this video, Assistant Attorney General Kate Ryan from the Colorado Supreme Court gives an overview of water rights across the Western US and the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. Learn why this doctrine is important for learning about water in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
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This lecture by Dr. Mark Squillace of the University of Colorado Law School covers water, public rights, and the Endangered Species Act. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
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In this lecture, Dr. Ken Novak from the US Bureau of Reclamation examines a case study on the water supply and demand of the Colorado River Basin. Learn about how increasing demand for water affects reservoirs and other infrastructure. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
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