Climate Change Shifts Tornado Alley Further into Texas
The area known as "Tornado Alley" now includes more parts of Texas than it once did, according to scientists, who believe climate change could be the reason. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas state climatologist and professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M, said although the blame cannot be pinned entirely on climate change, studies have shown warmer climate is a key ingredient for severe weather. Gammon pointed out a particular combination of events can cause thunderstorms, snow and wildfires, if it happens at the right time of year. ...
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