The Southwest U.S. is facing a crisis that has been quietly brewing under our feet: groundwater depletion. For many, water ...

"We've broken the water cycle, destroyed ecosystems and contaminated groundwater." In turn, there's "simply not enough fresh water left anymore," added U.N. General Assembly President Csaba Korosi.

This Research Topic aims to bridge the gap by highlighting innovative methodologies and applications of high-resolution ...

River flooding might just last days but groundwater flooding can last for weeks or months. Climate change is affecting the water cycle. As temperatures rise around the world, more water evaporates ...

A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the region dealing with long-term water stress, according to a new study.

Many things in our world operate on natural cycles. The seasons, the snowbirds, our appetites, gas prices. I grew up in the oilfield, and I learned the cycles of “boom ...

Arizona's water management policies have led to significant groundwater gains in Central Arizona, saving 10.5 cubic kilometers of groundwater from 1989 to 2019.

One part seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater. Another part flows over the surface into rivers, lakes or the sea. The cycle begins again: The water in rivers, lakes and seas is once again ...

Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter, our frozen world is shrinking, making the water cycle more unpredictable. For billions of people, meltwater flows are changing ...