In many regions, atmospheric rivers, like the one shown here in green, are expected to increase in frequency with climate change. Credit: NASA In many regions, atmospheric rivers, like the one shown here in green, are expected to increase in frequency with climate change. Credit: NASARibbons of water vapor called atmospheric rivers wind through the troposphere, moving the planet's moisture from near the equator toward the poles. Climate change is predicted to alter the timing and distribution of atmospheric rivers, potentially redistributing the global supply of water. More information: Lujia Zhang et al, Future Changes in Global Atmospheric Rivers Projected by CMIP6 Models, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres (2024).

Source: The Nation February 13, 2024 18:03 UTC