Evapotranspiration is an important process in the water cycle because it is responsible for 15% of the atmosphere's water vapor. Without that input of water vapor, clouds could not form, and ...

The earth is a dynamic place, where the movement of things – some fast, some slow, some whimsical, some railroaded by tremendous forces – plays an important role in planetary processes, including ...

Evapotranspiration (ET) includes evaporation from soil and open water pools such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, as well as transpiration from plant leaves. The difference between precipitation and ET ...

Evapotranspiration is a critical link between water, energy, and carbon. Scientists need to understand it well to accurately ...