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How weather ‘whiplash’ set the stage for the LA fires

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CHAPTER

The Overdrive of the Water Cycle

This chapter examines the effects of rising temperatures on the water cycle, highlighting the alarming increases in extreme rainfall and drought. It illustrates how climate change alters atmospheric properties, resulting in intensified weather volatility and the paradox of experiencing both wet and dry conditions simultaneously.

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