Peruvian fishing boats used to return to shore each day heavy with anchovies, but in 1972 the boats returned to shore with empty nets.
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As you hike the trail, learn about a variety of weather and climate features and how they affect Colorado's Front Range.
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Discover the layers of the atmosphere and learn about NSF NCAR developed dropsondes.
Learn more about a field trip to NSF NCAR with our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Earth’s climate is warming due to human activities that increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere - not because of the Sun. The Sun does influence Earth’s climate over longe scales of time, but not enough to account for the rapid warming of recent decades.
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The surface of the Earth is a patchwork of many colors. Find out how the colors of our planet impact climate.
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Weather balloons carry instruments high in the atmosphere to measure wind, temperature, and humidity.
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