Earth's tropical belt expanding, may mean drier Southwest region

Monday, December 3, 2007

WASHINGTON -- Earth's tropical belt seems to have expanded a couple of hundred miles over the past quarter century, which could mean more arid weather for some already dry subtropical regions, new climate research shows.

To continue reading
For more than 115 years, the Southeast Missourian has written the first draft of local history. We have aspired to enrich, entertain, educate and inform. Our core values have remained firm: truth, service, quality, integrity and community. Support our mission.