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Climate studies literally cover a lot of ground, and climate being what it is means that new discoveries are always looming on the horizon... or in the middle of North America. The 100th meridian, an invisible line that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole (otherwise known as a line of longitude) has long been recognized as a climatic zone or ecotone where the arid western lands transition into a wetter lands to the east. This climatic pattern has broad implications for surface water management and groundwater management, especially since the demarcation line is migrating. Jump to the link here for more information.
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October 2018
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