COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Heavy downpours more intense, frequent in a warmer world
Description: According to the 2009 National Climate Assessment, heavy downpours have increased in frequency and intensity during the last 50 years. Models predict that downpours will become still more more frequent and intense as greenhouse gas emissions and the planet's temperature continue to rise. [Source: NOAA Climate.gov]
URL: http://www.climate.gov/news-features/featured-images/heavy-downpours-more-intense-frequent-warmer-world
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Source: NOAA Climate.gov
Publish Date: 3/4/2014
Reading Level: Basic
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