The Invisible River That Can Flood California #Weather #Science #Shorts

An atmospheric river carries water vapor across the Pacific, almost invisible until it reaches land. When mountain slopes force the moist air upward, it cools and releases rain and snow. The snow can help refill rivers and reservoirs months later. But a powerful storm that lingers over one watershed can overwhelm waterways and trigger floods or landslides. Follow the same system from ocean evaporation to its very different outcomes on land. #AtmosphericRiver #California #Weather #Science #Climate #Nature #Documentary #Shorts