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NOAA Charts Earth's Major Climate Events & Anomalies in 2013

As temperatures plummet across the country this week, it's important to remember that extreme weather and climate events are a natural part of the Earth's climate system. Nonetheless, as the NOAA notes, extreme weather and climate events can have significant impacts on our lives and on the environment.

By staff Writer | Updated on January 23, 2014

As temperatures plummet across the country this week, it’s important to remember that extreme weather and climate events—such as drought, heavy rain and heat waves—are a natural part of the Earth’s climate system. Nonetheless, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes, extreme weather and climate events can have significant impacts on our lives and on the environment.

“In a non-changing climate, society and the environment are more likely to be resilient to weather and climate extremes as they acclimate to the historical range of extremes,” the NOAA states on its website. “However, as the climate changes these extremes may occur outside the historical range, resulting in societal and environmental vulnerabilities.”

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