Tropical cyclones and permanent El Nino in the early Pliocene epoch
Tropical cyclones (also known as hurricanes and typhoons) are now believed to be an important component of the Earth's climate system1, 2, 3. In particular, by vigorously mixing the upper ocean, they can affect the ocean's heat uptake, poleward heat transport, and hence global temperatures...
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2011-05-24T19:31:06Z.
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