Stalagmites as key witnesses of the monsoon
The ice sheets of Greenland are melting at an alarming rate. This causes large amounts of freshwater to flow into the North Atlantic, thereby slowing the Gulf Stream. Researchers fear that this will have noticeable effects on the climate worldwide. D.....»»
Study reveals strong uplift of northeastern Tibet Plateau in late Miocene
The uplift of the Tibet Plateau is considered to be the main driving force behind the evolution of the Asian monsoon-arid climate as well as biodiversity in the region. Surface elevation is the intuitive expression of tectonic uplift, but quantitativ.....»»
Indonesia"s Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge
Improved weather conditions Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island erupted, triggered by monsoon rains......»»
Child sexual abuse review: How research can help to tackle growing online abuse
In the seven years since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, it has held more than 300 days of public hearings, processed over 2 million pages of evidence, heard from over 700 witnesses, and engaged with over 7,000 victi.....»»
The Eocene rise of eastern Tibet drove an ancient monsoon that modernized Asian biodiversity
Today East Asia, and in particular the Hengduan Mountains and other parts of southwestern China, hosts several of Earth's great biodiversity "hotspots." A biodiversity hotspot is where very large numbers of unique species are under threat of extincti.....»»
Study reveals co-evolution of Indian Summer Monsoon and Antarctic Intermediate Water
The Last Deglacial (~19 ka BP ~ 11.5 ka BP) is the period of transition from the last major ice age to the warm period in the evolution of Earth's climate......»»
Health harms of mass shootings ripple across communities
A grim and familiar pattern has followed the parade of mass shootings across America. In their aftermath, the nation's attention focuses on the direct victims of the attacks, the dead and injured, their families and friends, and the witnesses......»»
Record monsoon flooding in Pakistan due to a confluence of factors
Climate’s role is tough to quantify this time, though. Enlarge / Flooding in Pakistan's Sindh province. (credit: Ali Hyder Junejo) In August, Pakistan set destructive records as it averaged more than triple its normal August.....»»
Pakistan’s ‘Monster Monsoon’ Shows the Wrath of Climate Change
Global warming has intensified rainfall to record levels, leading to deadly flash flooding......»»
Tim Cook promises donations to flood relief efforts in Pakistan
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will donate to flood relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan and surrounding areas where glacial melt and increased monsoon activity have caused deadly floods.In a Tweet on Wednesday, Tim Cook offered.....»»
How monsoon winds impact climate change by transporting pollutants into the upper atmosphere
While the Asian monsoon brings rain that is vital for the agricultural economy of the vast region, it is also known to suck up into the upper atmosphere chemical pollutants that accelerate climate change......»»
Misery for millions as monsoon pounds Pakistan port city
Shazad Akbar carried his four-year-old daughter on his shoulders Tuesday as he and his wife waded through knee-high water flooding a street in Surjani, a poor part of Pakistan's port city of Karachi......»»
Monsoon rains kill 77 in Pakistan
At least 77 people have died in monsoon rains lashing Pakistan, the country's climate change minister said Wednesday, warning more heavier-than-usual downpours lay ahead......»»
26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh
At least 26 more people have died in monsoon flooding and lightning strikes in India, as millions remained marooned in the country and neighboring Bangladesh, authorities said Monday......»»
59 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Monsoon storms in Bangladesh and India have killed at least 59 people and unleashed devastating floods that left millions of others stranded, officials said Saturday......»»
41 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Monsoon storms in Bangladesh and India have killed at least 41 people and unleashed devastating floods that left millions of others stranded, officials said Saturday......»»
Novel meteorological mechanisms behind severe drought in southwestern China during spring 2021
Southwestern China (SWC) is a region on the southeastern side of the Tibetan Plateau, in which both southwesterly and southeasterly winds influence weather patterns during the summer monsoon period. Spring drought before the onset of the summer rainy.....»»
Latest climate models tend to overestimate future Afro-Asian monsoon rainfall and runoff
Climate projections are crucial for adaptation and mitigation planning. The output of the latest round of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, phase 6 (CMIP6) has been widely used in climate projections......»»
New climate model weighting method projects larger increase in precipitation change across Tibetan plateau
Precipitation change in the Tibetan Plateau (TP) will likely have profound effects on the regional ecosystem and on downstream monsoon weather systems......»»
New Agapetes plant species reported from Medog, Tibet
Agapetes comprises approximately 100 currently recognized species, most of which are distributed in the Asian subtropical monsoon region. In China, 57 species and two varieties are currently recognized......»»
Stalagmites trace climate history and impact from volcanic eruptions
The soils and vegetation of Patagonia's fjord regions form a unique and highly sensitive ecosystem that is closely linked to marine ecosystems, sediment deposition and carbon storage in the ocean. A research team, including the University of Götting.....»»