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flag Study finds atmospheric rivers have grown larger, wetter, and more frequent since 1980, linked to climate change.

flag A study in the Journal of Climate shows that atmospheric rivers, which cause heavy rainfall, have become larger, wetter, and more frequent over the past 45 years. flag Since 1980, the area they cover has increased by 6 to 9%, their frequency by 2 to 6%, and they are slightly wetter. flag As climate change continues, these atmospheric rivers are expected to become even more intense, bringing both beneficial rain to drought areas and increased risks of flooding and mudslides.

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