atmospheric
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“While this storm is not expected to be as intense as the atmospheric river we experienced in December, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dangerous surf can still create serious hazards, including flooding and debris flows.”
From Los Angeles Times
Looking at the past 30 years, the ensemble simulations showed an overall rise in atmospheric water vapor linked to increasing global temperatures.
From Science Daily
That so-called Pineapple Express was forecast to be the strongest atmospheric river storm to hit Southern California in nearly two years, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times
By contrast, naturally aspirated engines breathe air like we do, at atmospheric pressures.
Based on atmospheric simulations, the team estimates a 40% chance that the planet lies within the "conservative" habitable zone and a 51% chance that it falls within the broader "optimistic" habitable zone.
From Science Daily
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