tropical

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It can also alter polar and tropical jet streams, sending storms on a path through Southern California and the southern United States, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The nation of tropical islands in the Indian Ocean is asserting sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and is threatening international legal action to press its claim.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Even for a tropical area, that is a tremendous amount of rain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Only, he had to deal with blizzards, not a tropical storm,” added Nala, her lips fluttering in the blustery breeze.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein