Channel: Verge Science

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: Atmospheric rivers are important but poorly understood weather phenomena that supply the West Coast with up to 50% of its annual precipitation. In an effort to understand them better, scientists have partnered with the Air Force to fly directly into these weather systems and study them. Verge Science collaborated with CalMatters to hitch a ride on a recent flight. It didn’t go as planned. Read Rachel Becker’s full report here: bit.ly/2vdBZPy For more stories about environmental issues in California, check out calmatters.org Subscribe: bit.ly/2FqJZMl Like Verge Science on Facebook: bit.ly/2hoSukO Follow on Twitter: bit.ly/2Kr29B9 Follow on Instagram: goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: theverge.com Community guidelines: bit.ly/2D0hlAv Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, and more: goo.gl/G5RXGs