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A new map traces the sky’s water highways

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Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that bring heavy rainfall and flooding when they arrive, but their absence can trigger drought. Per Science News, a new global map reveals the little-known pathways these water highways follow.

Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mapping-water-vapor-a...

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