tropics
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While humans cause most fires in the tropics, climate change is intensifying natural fire cycles in northern and temperate regions, the researchers said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The research team analyzed data covering the South American tropics, a region that contains more than 20,000 tree species.
From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026
The storms came from multiple atmospheric rivers that carried large plumes of moisture from the tropics during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, CBS News reported.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
What La Niña and El Niño don’t affect, however, are “atmospheric rivers,” which can carry tremendous amounts of rain and snow to California from the tropics, Ralph said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
I watched as a white heron circled the beach and then headed north toward the open waters of the tropics.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
Vocabulary lists containing tropics
Southeast Asia - Introductory
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Southeast Asia - Middle School
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Southeast Asia - High School
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