From the Atlantic to Asia: How an ocean thousands of miles away dictates rainfall on the Tibetan Plateau

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Sep 19, 2025, 1:15 pm368 ptsTop
Deep in the heart of Central Asia, the Kunlun Mountains form a vital barrier on the northern Tibetan Plateau. Their rainfall is a lifeline, feeding the oases and rivers of the arid Tarim Basin. While scientists have mapped the region's basic climate patterns, one question remained: what drives the large…

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