Ocean temperatures may be shielding Earth from a planet-wide drought

ScienceDaily
Jul 8, 2026, 9:30 pm128 ptsTrending
Ocean temperature patterns appear to act as a natural brake on the global spread of drought, preventing vast areas of the planet from drying out simultaneously. Researchers found that shifting climate cycles create regional drought hotspots while reducing the likelihood of a worldwide agricultural crisis.

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