Science news articles about 'seasonal drought'

... hypothesis is that tropical lianas thrive during seasonal droughts, when trees suspend their growth and lose ... far more than trees during seasonal droughts, then global increases in drought from such events as El ...

... regions where increases are anticipated and increased seasonal droughts and floods. Hotter weather -- with summer temperatures rising up to 12.6 degrees Fahrenheit ...

... in tornado activity during a tornado season following drought the preceding fall and winter," said Marshall ... lead to more severe spring tornado seasons, antecedent seasonal drought scenarios in north Georgia ...

... undisturbed Amazon forests are quite tolerant of seasonal drought, unlike other types of vegetation and severely ... ." In addition to contributing to the debate about vegetation vulnerability to drought, the authors report important patterns in climate ...

... to physiological traits that help plants deal with seasonal drought. The researchers studied four closely ... counterparts, and before the onset of the late spring drought in the plants' native habitat. In addition to avoiding ...

... lianas are gaining the upper hand. They may survive seasonal droughts that are becoming more common as climate becomes more variable. They may recover more quickly from natural disturbances such as hurricanes ...

... stretching from Lake Erie to Albany as well as western Pennsylvania. NOTE: An online drought monitor and seasonal drought outlooks are available at: www ...

Researchers from Oklahoma State University use soil water deficits to create a "calendar" of seasonal drought patterns.