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A humidity measure that accounts for redistribution of water across the landscape

  • RESEARCH BRIEFINGS
  • 13 August 2025

A humidity index has been developed that considers lateral flow along rivers and groundwater systems, as well as precipitation, potential evaporation and plant transpiration. It performs better than a conventional humidity index when describing water availability for ecosystems and societies in arid regions.

Jessika Trancik named director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center

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