Study Links Tibetan Plateau Heat to Record Rain in California
Research shows abnormally high temperatures over the Tibetan Plateau trigger atmospheric chains that cause severe flooding on the US West Coast.
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 9 Sept 2026. New Scientist published first, on 9 September at 18:00 UTC; South China Morning Post followed 44h 00m later. The most recent article, from South China Morning Post, appeared on 11 September at 14:00 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: New Scientist, South China Morning Post.
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- Tibetan Plateau
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- University of California, Los Angeles