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New research reveals our understanding of dust’s role in the environment is far from settled.
An unusual lake with distinct layers of low-oxygen and high-iron water lets researchers investigate conditions like those in the early Earth’s oceans.
It’s not just ocean temperatures that determine whether we have El Niño or La Niña. Air circulation also plays a role, and it’s changing in unexpected ways.
The eruption was so large, it created its own space weather and satellite technology disruptions – here’s how.
When something disrupts the smooth, laminar flow of high-altitude winds, your flight might get a little bumpy.
Maintaining ecological balance in savannas is essential
This is a really important question, and one which climatologists work on in many aspects of their jobs.
When solar particles reach the Earth, they not only produce spectacular auroras but also contribute to the chemical reactions leading to ozone depletion, which in turn influences climate patterns.
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