Volcanic activity and hydroclimatic anomalies (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Volcanic activity and hydroclimatic anomalies

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Eruptions produce a repeating wave pattern in high-altitude winds (left panels) that line up with widespread drying across Asia (right panels). This pattern appears regardless of background climate conditions. ©2026 Nie et al. CC-BY-ND

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