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New study shows the Amazon makes its own rainy season
Description: A new study gives the first observational evidence that the southern Amazon rainforest triggers its own rainy season using water vapor from plant leaves. The finding helps explain why deforestation in this region is linked with reduced rainfall. [Source: NASA Climate Change News]
URL: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2608/new-study-shows-the-amazon-makes-its-own-rainy-season/
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Source: NASA Climate Change News
Publish Date: 7/17/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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