Tag Archives: Climate
December 2012 Climate Digest
Each month, we will provide information regarding the previous month’s climate. Overall, preliminary data analysis suggests that December 2012 was the 18th warmest on record (since 1880). Major stories include warmer than normal United States and cooler than normal Eurasia. More detailed information follows. Continue reading
Category: Climate Digest
Tags: Climate, Climate Digest, Cooler, December, Sea ice, Warmer
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Tags: Climate, Climate Digest, Cooler, December, Sea ice, Warmer
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How does the Arctic Affect Extreme Weather?
Over the past several decades, the number of extreme weather events has increased. During those same years, the Arctic has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. The rapid Arctic warming is referred to as Arctic Amplification, and research suggests that it may be blamed for some of the extreme weather episodes. Continue reading
November 2012 Climate Digest
Each month, we will provide information regarding the previous month’s climate. Overall, preliminary data analysis suggests that November 2012 was the fifth warmest on record (since 1880). Major stories include drought in the United States, flooding in Argentina, and the devastating impacts of Typhoon Bopha. More detailed information follows. Continue reading
Category: Climate Digest
Tags: Climate, Climate Digest, Drought, Flood, November, Rain, Temperature, Tropical, Warmer
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Tags: Climate, Climate Digest, Drought, Flood, November, Rain, Temperature, Tropical, Warmer
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