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Synoptic-Scale Cyclones affecting South America and the South Atlantic Ocean

“South America (SA) is affected by different types of synoptic-scale cyclones (i.e., extratropical, subtropical, and tropical cyclones), which impact both the western and eastern coasts of the continent. These cyclone types are..." – By Michelle Simões Reboita and others 

Impacts of Climate Change on Microbial Communities in the Baltic Sea

"Climate change is a highly important issue for the Baltic Sea. Using historic data and sedimentary records of previous centuries, implications for a warmer future can hypothesized..." – By Alexander S. Tagg, and Matthias Labrenz

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