Analysis of a 23-year record of Texan storms reveals how urban landscapes affect storm rainfall — painting a more complex picture than had been realized.
20 May 2026
Analysis of a 23-year record of Texan storms reveals how urban landscapes affect storm rainfall — painting a more complex picture than had been realized.
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Wei Zhang0
Wei Zhang
Analysis of five types of warm-season storms in Texas using three-dimensional radar reflectivity data shows that urbanization can…
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