Rise in Northeast US extreme precipitation caused by Atlantic variability and climate change

Huang, Huanping; Patricola, Christina M.; Winter, Jonathan M.; Osterberg, Erich C.; Mankin, Justin S.

doi:10.1016/j.wace.2021.100351

Title: Rise in Northeast US extreme precipitation caused by Atlantic variability and climate change

Journal Article · 01 September 2021 · Weather and Climate Extremes

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wace.2021.100351 · OSTI ID:1805057

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

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Journal Information:: Weather and Climate Extremes, Journal Name: Weather and Climate Extremes Journal Issue: C Vol. 33; ISSN 2212-0947

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