Study finds heat waves speed snowmelt substantially, but rivers respond unevenly
A new study by researchers at Montana State University has found that heat waves substantially accelerate the melting rate of mountain snowpack; however, the resulting water doesn't necessarily produce an immediate increase in streamflow.
A new study by researchers at Montana State University has found that heat waves substantially accelerate the melting rate of mountain snowpack; however, the resulting water doesn't necessarily produce an immediate increase in streamflow. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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