Monday, September 18, 2017

Changes in non-extreme precipitation may have not-so-subtle consequences

09/18/2017 05:00 AM EDT

Low flow in a stream. Non-extreme rainfall is essential for maintaining ecosystem functions.

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Extreme floods and droughts receive a lot of attention. But what happens when precipitation -- or lack thereof -- occurs in a more measured way?

Researchers have analyzed more than five decades of data from across North America to find that changes in non-extreme precipitation are more significant than previously realized. ...

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