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Sea-surface temps are warming
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Contributed to the destruction of 25% of the world's coral reefs (coral bleeching)
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Sea level is rising
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May rise 85 cm this century. Poses threat to coastal communities, wetlands, and coral reefs.
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Arctic sea ice is melting
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The summer thickness of sea ice is half of that in 1950.
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Increase in drought in some areas
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Mainly a problem in Africa.
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Ecosystems are changing
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Species migrate or die.
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Agricultural regions are effected
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Mid-latitude areas such as Europe recieve a longer growing season, while some tropical areas are becoming too hot and dry to grow crops
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Heavier rainfall
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Causes flooding. More damage.
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Walker Circulation
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Evaporation from warm ocean moistens lower atmosphere. Trade winds carry moisture west. Moist air rises and feeds rain. Dry air cools and sinks.
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Pacific Decadal Oscillation
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Climate feature that captures much of the variability in meteorological forces. Phases tend to last a few tens of years, then change.
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