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Pliocene-like monsoons are returning to the American Southwest

Pliocene-like monsoons are returning to the American Southwest

As carbon concentrations rise, conditions are becoming more like they were 3 million years ago, when the area was wetter and the rain was heavier.
Fire-plagued New Mexico faces excessive monsoon rain

Fire-plagued New Mexico faces excessive monsoon rain

The rain should help the fire situation but could lead to dangerous flash flooding and landslides.
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