Dossier
snowmelt
Coverage of snowmelt in the Nexus archive.
- The secret underground system keeping the Grand Canyon alive
Scientists are exploring the Grand Canyon's hidden cave networks to understand how snowmelt becomes underground springs, aiming to protect the water from drought and contamination. Their research focuses on the underground system vital to the park's springs.
- Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going
Scientists have identified that warmer, drier springs are causing plants to absorb more snowmelt before it reaches rivers, explaining 70% of the Colorado River's water shortfall. This shift is linked to the long-running Millennium drought, resolving a mystery for water managers.