Nebraska Research Aims to Ease Flooding by Studying Frozen Soil's Water Absorption
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
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In March 2019, major floods hit the Midwest, primarily along the Missouri River and its tributaries in Nebraska and neighboring states. Record snow cover, combined with a quick warmup and heavy rain, left the frozen ground unable to absorb much water. In Nebraska, several cities had to evacuate residents; a dam and at least three bridges gave way; fo . . .
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In March 2019, major floods hit the Midwest, primarily along the Missouri River and its tributaries in Nebraska and neighboring states. Record snow cover, combined with a quick warmup and heavy rain, left the frozen ground unable to absorb much water. In Nebraska, several cities had to evacuate residents; a dam and at least three bridges gave way; fo . . .