Tag: aquifer
March 1, 2022
Sustainable Groundwater Use Could be Answer to Africa’s Water Issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a study led by The…
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021
Tracking Water Storage Shows Options for Improving Water Management During Floods and Droughts
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a balance sheet for water across the United States – tracking total water storage in…
Read MoreMarch 24, 2016
Storing Extra Surface Water Boosts Groundwater Supply During Droughts
Although years of drought and over-pumping have significantly depleted groundwater in Arizona and California, a new study shows the situation has an upside: It has…
Read MoreApril 16, 2015
For Tropical Island, a Brief Storm Surge Fuels Big Water Problem
Storm surge thrown onshore by tropical systems can kill, destroy property and reshape coastlines. Here’s another negative for the list: Depending on the makeup of…
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"The climate is basically the clothes you have in your closet but what you wear every day tells you about the weather"
NPR talked to @UTGeophysics climate scientist Danielle Touma about the links between extreme weather and climate change. Read more: https://www.kuow.org/stories/weird-weather-isn-t-always-because-of-climate-change-but-sometimes-it-is
Last summer's @UTGeophysics-led Greenland expedition was the cover story of this month's @InsideUnmanned magazine!
Read their Q&A about drones and subs with expedition leader Prof. Ginny Catania: https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=837566&p=46&view=issueViewer
The @gbds_utig 2025 industry sponsors meeting is now on!
It's the program's 30th annual meeting! Opening presentations from GBDS cofounder Bill Galloway and codirector John Snedden reflect on the Gulf's evolution from oil and gas superbasin to a hub for the energy transition.
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Join us on the 40 Acres for the 5th Annual Energy AI Hackathon!
📅 Friday, January 24 at 5 PM: Kick off with a warm-up data science workshop, followed by the challenge introduction.
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26: Collaborate all day…