tropical
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The seesawing shift in ocean temperatures and winds forms across the tropical Pacific Ocean but can influence drought, floods, and other extremes thousands of miles away.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Alveolar echinococcosis is considered the third most important food-borne illness globally and is listed by the World Health Organization among the top 20 neglected tropical diseases.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The traditional 1950 home came with mature tropical plants in the back and a sprawling grass hillside lawn in front, and it suited them just fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
El Niño tends to bring more tropical storms in the eastern and central Pacific, but fewer in the tropical Atlantic, including the south-east US.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The front shows a tropical waterfall with bright turquoise water crashing over jagged rocks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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