How would we know if Colorado’s climate is changing and how will it effect me? 1. How do we prove...
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How would we know if Colorado’s climate is changing and how will it effect me? 1. How do we prove if climate change is occurring in Colorado? 2. Why should we care?
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How would we know if Colorado’s climate is changing and how will
it effect me?
1. How do we prove if climate change is occurring in Colorado?2. Why should we care?
Colorado Snow Pack GraphNiwot Ridge April 1st Snow Pack Data 1938-2008
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• Average Yearly Precipitation in Colorado 1900-2009• Colorado Climate Report 2008
Average Yearly Temperatures in Colorado 1900-2009Colorado Climate Report 2008
Frequency of large forest wildfires vs. average temperatures during fire season (March-August)
A. L. Westerling et al., Science 313, 940 -943 (2006)
Peak River Flow Days– South Platt River Basin
Arapaho Glacier, Boulder County, Colorado - comparison photos: 1898 (Photo J.R. Brackett): 1960 (Photo H. Waldrop)
2000 (Photo W.T. Pfeffer)
Rowe Glacier, Colorado - comparison photos
Rowe Glacier, August, 25, 1916 (Photographer: W.T. Lee; NSIDC)
Rowe Glacier, September 18, 2004 (Photographer: Andy Leach; leachfam.com)
Temperature Changes and the Change in the Latitudinal Location of Bird Species
