KannenbergTowerWVU (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Steve Kannenberg, WVU assistant professor of biology, is using observations from existing networks of scientific instrument stations to better predict “megadrought.” Here, Kannenberg stands atop an eddy covariance flux tower, which can measure rainwater and how much comes through plants or evaporates. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions NONE License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.