runoff

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The researchers found that while runoff and thawing are increasing across the region, the largest rise in carbon export is occurring in northwest Alaska.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The model suggests that over the next 80 years, the Arctic could experience up to 25% more runoff, 30% more subsurface flow, and increasing dryness in southern areas.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Southern California is experiencing the hottest March on record, leading to a surge in snow runoff from the mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

In an effort to stand out and make it through to a June runoff, many candidates are amping up the rhetoric.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It had rained the night before, and the only sound was the gurgle of the runoff pouring down through the eroded gullies on the hillside.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls