The terrestrial water cycle is a fundamental component of Earth's climate system, governing the exchange of water between land surfaces and the atmosphere.

SWOT could thus be a game changer in the characterization of the global terrestrial water cycle. In this Earth Observing System era, it is imperative that we take advantage of SWOT along with all ...

The Earth’s oceans have risen and fallen over the millennia. But they have, on average, been relatively stable over billions of years. The balance of the deep water cycle—the exchange of water between ...

Freshwater resources are essential for sustaining life on Earth and supporting human survival. However, human activities, including land-use changes, freshwater use and climate change, are ...

BYU's new hydrologic cycle, representing major water pools in blue text, natural water fluxes in black text and human-impacted fluxes in orange. Illustration by Eliza Anderson. The United States ...

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