This summer, the Russian River in western Sonoma County has been the site of pitched battles over public access rights to the ...

People in ancient Mesopotamia depended on rivers. But rivers sometime moved, imposing stress on communities. Research shows ...

Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of 'river avulsion,' offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.

A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among ...