According to the study, 'hydroclimate whiplash'—rapid shifts between extremely wet and dry conditions—is becoming more frequent globally, increasing by up to 66% since the mid-20th century.
The warming atmosphere retains more water vapor, leading to prolonged dry spells and intense rainfall. This exacerbates California's already difficult water management situation.
As climate changes, wildfires become more likely; the balance of wet conditions promoting growth followed by dry periods creates an environment ripe for fires.
Swain remarked, 'I'm still hoping we won't get there at all, but we are right now still on a path to essentially double the amount of warming we've already seen.'
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