Earth's Atmosphere Faces 'Thirstwaves,' Scientists Warn

Earth's Atmosphere Faces 'Thirstwaves,' Scientists Warn

Scientists have coined the term “thirstwaves” to describe extended periods of atmospheric thirst when the Earth’s atmosphere more readily takes up moisture from the planet’s surface. This new term differs from droughts or heatwaves. During thirstwaves, the Earth’s atmosphere could take more water from soil and plants, prompting concerns over how these periods could affect agriculture. “This idea of thirstwaves I think is really going to catch on…