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The tropics are expanding, and climate change is the primary culprit – Phys.org
Earth’s tropics are expanding poleward and that expansion is driven by human-caused changes to the ocean, according to new research.
Earth’s tropics are expanding poleward and that expansion is driven by human-caused changes to the ocean, according to new research.
The tropics wrap around Earth’s middle like a warm, wet belt. This part of the globe gets the most direct sunlight throughout the year and is characterized by high average temperatures and heavy rainfall. In contrast to the tropics’ lush interior, however, this region’s edges are hot and parched.
Scientists have noticed for the past 15 years that these arid bands…
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