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Editors' Highlights are summaries of recent papers by AGU's journal editors. Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans One of the most important hydrodynamic instabilities that triggers turbulence and mixing in marine systems is a specific type of s

The simplest model, based on polynomials, yields the best performance.

A rift event set off a domino effect of geologic processes that created conditions ripe for Antarctica's glaciation, a new study suggests.

Aerial photos combined with lidar data show the extent of the problem.

The vegetation line in places like Nepal and Bhutan is shifting upward by meters per year, with implications for how water moves through the planet's

From health spas to film storage, salt mine caverns have been put to use in surprising ways-and they're now poised to contribute to the generation and storage of clean energy.

New data show resilience among the rainforest's giants, though scientists warn that nutrient limits and rising heat could end the trend.

Understanding how individual cities responded to climate stress will help create holistic pictures of how these societies functioned.

A computer vision technique modified to scan climate model data is helping scientists predict where and when rapid climatic shifts will happen in the future.

Officials now have access to a suite of models they can use to head off damage to critical infrastructure.