12 Questions
What is the primary cause of the warming water temperatures in the Salmon River watershed?
Rising air temperatures and decreasing snowpack
What is the rate of warming for the Salmon River near the USGS gage 11522500?
$0.33^{}$C/decade ($0.60^{}$F/decade)
Why is the Salmon River watershed considered an "excellent location for tracking the effect of climate change"?
It has relatively modest human influences, making it ideal for climate change studies.
What is the trend in water temperature for Wooley Creek near the mouth?
Increasing at a rate of $0.24^{}$C/decade ($0.43^{}$F/decade)
What is the trend in water temperature for the South Fork Salmon River upstream of Black Bear Creek?
Increasing at a rate of $1.18^{}$C/decade ($2.13^{}$F/decade)
What is the highest instantaneous maximum temperature recorded in the Salmon River watershed during the summer?
28C (81F)
What is the rate of warming per decade for the water temperature in the Salmon River near the USGS gage 11522500?
$0.33^\circ$C per decade
What is the trend in water temperature for the South Fork Salmon River upstream of Black Bear Creek?
Warming at $1.18^\circ$C per decade
What is the trend in water temperature for Wooley Creek near the mouth?
Warming at $0.24^\circ$C per decade
Why is the Salmon River watershed considered an "excellent location for tracking the effect of climate change"?
It has low human influences
What is the primary cause of the warming water temperatures in the Salmon River watershed?
Both increasing air temperatures and decreasing snowpack
What is the highest instantaneous maximum temperature recorded in the Salmon River watershed during the summer?
$24^\circ$C
Explore the indicators of climate change in California through the analysis of Salmon River's water temperatures and its correlation with air temperatures and snowpack levels. Learn about the trends in temperature changes over the years from 1992 to 2020 in the Salmon River watershed.
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