Extreme Events of 2012: Looking at the Big Picture

FROM NOAA’s CLIMATE.GOV

Summary: Drought, cold, and massive storms were among the devastating climate-related events that struck the United States in 2012. These events were incredibly destructive and disruptive for people across the country. In this video, NOAA scientist Deke Arndt explains that a better understanding of the relationship between climate and extreme weather is challenging, but important, because it will help our nation become even more “climate smart.” View the video online: http://1.usa.gov/UKIJHT

For a full transcript please see: http://www.climatewatch.noaa.gov/video/2013/extreme-events-of-2012

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