precipitation pattern

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precipitation
noun[U]
uk
/prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/priːˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
environmentspecialized
water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain ...
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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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Global warming is also causing changes in theprecipitationpatternglobally.
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Theprecipitationpatternis similar to that of other extratropical storms.
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This version'sprecipitationpatternis similar to precipitation patterns observed in some tropical monsoon climates.
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The slightly unusualprecipitationpatternis partially due to its 500 m (roughly 1600 feet) altitude.
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This was attributed to aprecipitationpatternthat resulted in a relatively higher amount of grass seed available, and a lower amount of available forbs.
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Theprecipitationpatternis similar to other extratropical storms.
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When a front passes over an area, it is marked by changes in temperature, moisture, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, and often a change in theprecipitationpattern.
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Melting glaciers, longer droughts and changes in precipitation patterns have a direct effect on geostrategic and security interests.
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Similar ascent is seen around tropical cyclones outside of the eyewall, and in comma-head precipitation patterns around mid-latitude cyclones.
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Furthermore, pollution from wildfires can exacerbate climate change by releasing atmospheric aerosols, which modify cloud and precipitation patterns.
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Precipitation patterns vary widely, ranging from several meters of water per year to less than a millimeter.
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This will give much better details on small features in precipitation patterns, particularly in thunderstorms, in reflectivity and radial velocity.
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As climate changes, there will be substantial impacts on water demands, precipitation patterns, storm frequency and intensity, snowfall and snowmelt dynamics, and more.
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In particular, the study found that occurrence of tungiasis varies throughout the year and seems to follow local precipitation patterns.
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Along with the change in precipitation patterns, there was a drop in water table levels due to a different cycle unrelated to rainfall.
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This regular cycle is further evident in the precipitation patterns, particularly during the rainy season.
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Many droughts, including the 1999-2005 event have a complex internal structure for their precipitation patterns which often changed dramatically during the drought.
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In essence, this version mimics the precipitation patterns more commonly found in a tropical monsoon climate.
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Modified precipitation patterns can also lead to droughts or extreme precipitation events, causing additional stress for ecosystems and more erosion.
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