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The timing, magnitude, and relative composition of extreme total water levels vary seasonally along the U.S. Atlantic coast

Quadrado, G., & Serafin, K. (2024). The timing, magnitude, and relative composition of extreme total water levels vary seasonally along the U.S. Atlantic coast. JGR Oceans, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JC020557. This paper investigates when extreme total water levels (TWLs) occur during the year along the U.S. Atlantic coast and whether individual components, like waves, tides, and storm surge, […]

Classification of tropical cyclone rain patterns using convolutional autoencoder

Kim, D., & Matyas, C. J. (2024). Classification of tropical cyclone rain patterns using convolutional autoencoder. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 791. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50994-5. Heavy rainfall produced by tropical cyclones (TCs) frequently causes wide-spread damage. TCs have different patterns of rain depending on their development stage, geographical location, and surrounding environmental conditions. However, an objective system for […]

An ensemble deep learning approach to spatiotemporal tropospheric ozone forecasting in Tehran

Rezaali, M., Jahangir, M. S., Fouladi-Fard, R., & Keellings, D. (2024). An ensemble deep learning approach to spatiotemporal tropospheric ozone forecasting: A case study of Tehran, Iran. Urban Climate, 55, 101950. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2024.101950. This study proposes a novel framework for spatiotemporal forecasting of Ground-level Ozone Concentration (GOC) using advanced machine learning techniques, including Artificial Neural […]

Factors that influenced preferences regarding use of public and private tornado shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

Saba, J. A., Williams, C. L., Egnoto, M. J., Strader, S. M., Klockow-McClain, K. E., & Ash, K. D. (2024). Factors that influenced preferences regarding use of public and private tornado shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 109, 104580. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104580. This study examines factors shaping individuals’ preferences […]

Moving from total risk to community-based risk trajectories increases transparency and equity in flood risk mitigation planning along urban rivers

Serafin, K. A., Koseff, J. R., Ouyang, D., & Suckale, J. (2024). Moving from total risk to community-based risk trajectories increases transparency and equity in flood risk mitigation planning along urban rivers. Environmental Research Letters, 19(6), DOI: 064039. DOI 10.1088/1748-9326/ad3c58. After several years of drought, 2023 and early 2024 are reminders of the powers of California’s atmospheric […]

Introduction to Water and Rivers in the South

Engström, J., Mossa, J., & Praskievicz, S. (2024). Guest Editors’ Introduction to Water and Rivers in the South (Part 2). Southeastern Geographer, 64(2), 160-164, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/sgo.2024.a929403. Article first published online: 16 June 2024 in Southeastern Geographer. ABSTRACT: In Part 2 of the special issue on Rivers and Water in the South, the scope expands to include not […]

The complexities of human-wildlife coexistence

Merz, L., Kahler, J., Mwale, G., & Child, B. (2024). “Although elephants bring problems, they also bring benefits:” The complexities of human-wildlife coexistence. Stacks Journal, 24001, 1-26. DOI: 10.60102/stacks-24001 Article first published online: 3 July 2024 in Stacks Journal. ABSTRACT: As wildlife populations decline globally, there is a growing need to discover ways that humans […]

Returners and explorers dichotomy in the face of natural hazards

He, Z., Hu, Y., Duan, L. L., & Michailidis, G. (2024). Returners and explorers dichotomy in the face of natural hazards. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 13184. Article first published online: 8 June 2024 in Scientific Reports DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64087-4 ABSTRACT: Understanding human mobility patterns amid natural hazards is crucial for enhancing urban emergency responses and rescue operations. Existing research […]

Influence of environmental, geographic, socio-demographic, and epidemiological factors on presence of malaria at the community level in two continents

Villena, O. C., Arab, A., Lippi, C. A., Ryan, S. J., & Johnson, L. R. (2024). Influence of environmental, geographic, socio-demographic, and epidemiological factors on presence of malaria at the community level in two continents. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 16734. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67452-5 Article first published online: 20 July 2024 in Scientific Reports ABSTRACT: The interactions of environmental, geographic, […]

Analysing and visualising mobility vulnerability and recovery across Florida neighbourhoods

Wang, J., Hu, Y., Duan, L., & Michailidis, G. (2024). Analysing and visualising mobility vulnerability and recovery across Florida neighbourhoods: a case study of Hurricane Ian. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 11(1), 384-386. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21681376.2024.2369550 Article first published online: 12 June 2024 in Regional Studies, Regional Science ABSTRACT: Effective hurricane preparedness and response demand a thorough understanding of […]