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STATE OF THE CLIMATE IN 2006
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ABSTRACT-A. Arguez
The State of the Climate in 2006 report summarizes the year's weather and climate conditions, both globally and regionally. In addition, the year is placed into a long-term climatological context. Furthermore, notable events are also discussed.
Overall global temperatures were fifth or sixth warmest on record, depending on the dataset, continuing an upward trend in temperatures. Many countries and regions experienced their record warmest year (or tied for warm...
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Natural History
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El Nio fails to give relief
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El Nio fails to show up
Oakland Tribune
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El Niño likely to stir up isle hurricane this year
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