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Study Reveals Decline in Ocean Evaporation Amid Rising Temperatures

2/21/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals a surprising decline in global ocean evaporation since the late 2000s, even as sea surface temperatures rise. Researchers point to "wind stilling" caused by shifts in atmospheric circulation, challenging long-held beliefs about the hydrological cycle and underscoring the intricate nature of climate change.

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A groundbreaking study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals a surprising decline in global ocean evaporation since the late 2000s, even as sea surface temperatures rise. Researchers point to "wind stilling" caused by shifts in atmospheric circulation, challenging long-held beliefs about the hydrological cycle and underscoring the intricate nature of climate change.