First-ever daily time series reveals strength of deep ocean circulation system in the South Atlantic
The study may have large implications for the climate and weather forecasts made by ocean models in the future.
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New research identifies regions with worsening “snow droughts” around the world
Snow is used by approximately ⅙ of Earth’s population for drinking, agriculture, and hydropower, among other uses. Despite its importance, “snow droughts,” or deficits in snowmelt, which can have serious regional and global consequences, have been fairly unexplored compared to other forms of drought, until now.
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Researchers show consistent upper air temperature trends for the first time, improve understanding
Obtaining consistent results from data records that span multiple types of observing systems has been challenging, limiting our ability to use the observations and realize their full value.
MERT organizes first of series of NOAA Research-Office of National Marine Sanctuaries discussions
These discussions are an early step in achieving the goal of increased connectivity between NOAA Research capabilities and sanctuary climate information needs under CPO’s Marine Ecosystems Risk Team (MERT) initiative.
Study helps bridge gap between temperature response to volcanic eruptions in paleoclimate data and model simulations
The discrepancies between simulations and reconstructions obstructs our ability to gain a better understanding of climate from these natural experiments.
No consistent ENSO response to volcanic forcing over the last millennium
In a recent paper published in Science, authors analyze new paleoclimate data in the form of coral samples from the Tropical Pacific. These include a consistent proxy record for variables such as sea surface temperature.
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New research examines changes in stratospheric circulation pattern over past four decades
The study highlights scientists’ ability to indirectly measure large scale global processes through observation platforms that confirm models and shows how anthropogenic effects (e.g. greenhouse gases and ozone) interact to impact large scale global circulation systems.
Study improves understanding of relationship between atmospheric circulation and extreme temperature events
Extreme temperature events threaten vulnerable populations with limited access to shelter and water and/or with pre-existing health conditions.
CPO’s Marine Ecosystem Climate Risk Team launches partnership with NOAA’s Ecosystem Indicators Working Group
The partnership will help advance the Working Group’s multi-year indicator and platform development effort.
Study links ocean temperature contrast to August-October U.S precipitation variability
The findings address an important gap in understanding that could help advance prediction capability for U.S. summer to fall precipitation.
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