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> As we increase the energy of the overall system (by heating it), the range of weather behavior grows more extreme and more chaotic. As I understand it, atmos
by mirimir 7y ago
> As we increase the energy of the overall system (by heating it), the range of weather behavior grows more extreme and more chaotic.
As I understand it, atmospheric water content is a huge factor. Greenhouse forcing from CO2/CH4 increases water content. And increased water content leads to increased greenhouse forcing.
Plus lots more heat energy available when some of that water condenses. Sort of like a steam engine.