The Problem at a Glance (IMAGE)

Institute for Basic Science

The Problem at a Glance

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The combination of the temperature difference between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans in addition to global warming increase the drought and fire season length in southwestern North America between 2010 and 2014. Normal conditions (grey) represent the natural variability seen in the period 1960-2015.

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