Monsoon rains have become more intense in the U.S. Southwest
Monsoon rains in the U.S. Southwest have increased in intensity by as much as 11 percent since the 1970s, meaning more rain is falling in less time, according to research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The number of these rainstorms has also increased 15 percent in the last half-century. The scientists say the uptick is very likely due to global warming…
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