More tropical cyclones in past could play role in warmer future
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 16:28
in Earth & Climate
More frequent tropical cyclones in Earth's ancient past contributed to persistent El Nino-like conditions, according to a team of climate scientists led by Yale University. Their findings, which appear in the Feb. 25 issue of the journal Nature, could have implications for the planet's future as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change.