'Rivers in the sky' influence marine heat waves

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Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 pm70 ptsTrending
Long, narrow bands of moving moisture in the sky, known as atmospheric rivers, contribute to heat waves in the marine environment, according to a new study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. The study is the first to analyze the…

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