Scientists investigate atmospheric conditions that correlate to heavy rainfall in the midlatitudes.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
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When Thunderstorms Have Wings
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Measuring Atmospheric Aerosols Despite the Clouds
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Chemical Boosts Ozone Production over Southern China
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Toward a Reassessment of Daily Temperature Range Trends
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Scientists Find Dead Lightning Branches That Come Back to Life
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Tropical Rainfall Intensifies While the Doldrums Narrow
Scientists show long-term changes in the Intertropical Convergence Zone's location, extent, and rainfall intensity.
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Considering Atmospheric Electricity in Climate Models
Researchers create a new model of the electric currents circulating throughout the atmosphere that will improve the accuracy of global climate models.