tropical
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El Nino events typically peak around December when abnormally warm waters in the tropical Pacific reach their greatest extent.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Alveolar echinococcosis is considered the third most important food-borne illness globally and is listed by the World Health Organization among the top 20 neglected tropical diseases.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Sea surface temperatures in the central and tropical Pacific have now passed the 0.5C-above-average threshold that US scientists use to define an El Niño event.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The traditional 1950 home came with mature tropical plants in the back and a sprawling grass hillside lawn in front, and it suited them just fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Unfortunately, due to flooding from the tropical storm, the airport has been shut down for two weeks now. Our only visitors are coming from cruise ships.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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