Why the Southwest Keeps Seeing Droughts

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 08:00 in Earth & Climate

Natural cycles in Pacific and Atlantic oceans' sea-surface temperatures combined to create extreme heat and drought across the United States. About 10 years ago, the two ocean patterns flipped back into their big drought phase. This time, they're getting

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