Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Warmest April Global Temperature on Record, NOAA Says

So far this year, there have been numerous record snowfalls and rainfalls in various places around the world. This was predicted decades ago. Warm air holds more moisture. It will eventually encounter cooler air, so the result will be increased precipitation.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100517233818.htm

ScienceDaily (May 17, 2010) — The combined global land and ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for both April and for the period from January-April, according to NOAA. Additionally, last month's average ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for any April, and the global land surface temperature was the third warmest on record.

The monthly analysis from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, which is based on records going back to 1880

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