A new study of ocean salinity finds substantial amplification of the global water cycle
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 08:01
in Earth & Climate
Water and its movements within or between atmosphere, land and ocean defines the global water cycle and is central to the climate system. Almost all weather and climate phenomena are in some way tied to the water cycle. Examples include extreme rainfall during thunderstorms, hurricanes and tropical cyclones, flooding, droughts, and sea level rise.