研究发现,自1980年以来,与气候变化有关的大气河流变大、变湿,而且更加频繁。 Study finds atmospheric rivers have grown larger, wetter, and more frequent since 1980, linked to climate change.

《气候学报》的一项研究表明,造成暴雨的大气河流在过去45年中变得更大、更潮湿、更频繁。 A study in the Journal of Climate shows that atmospheric rivers, which cause heavy rainfall, have become larger, wetter, and more frequent over the past 45 years. 自1980年以来,其覆盖面积增加了6%至9%,频率增加了2%至6%,而且略为湿润。 Since 1980, the area they cover has increased by 6 to 9%, their frequency by 2 to 6%, and they are slightly wetter. 随着气候变化的继续,这些大气中的河流预计将变得更加密集,给干旱地区带来有益的雨水,并增加洪水和泥石流的风险。 As climate change continues, these atmospheric rivers are expected to become even more intense, bringing both beneficial rain to drought areas and increased risks of flooding and mudslides.