Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a 'new normal' for tropical forests

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During the 2023–2024 El Niño, about 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat. According to a study published in Earth's Future, this scenario offers more than just a snapshot of an extreme event; it of

During the 2023–2024 El Niño, about 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat. According to a study published in Earth's Future, this scenario offers more than just a snapshot of an extreme event; it of This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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