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New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America

New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America

August 6, 2018
Climate   floods   forecasting  

The Paraguay River is an essential lifeblood for the landlocked country that shares it name, but it can also be the source of deadly and costly floods. Now scientists are one step closer to predicting the likelihood for heavy rain weeks ahead of time.

Why Do Floods Happen on Sunny Days?

Why Do Floods Happen on Sunny Days?

November 29, 2017
climate change   floods  

Some towns and cities can get soaked even when the skies are dry. Columbia climate researchers say these so-called sunny day floods are on the rise thanks to climate change.

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