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climate models  

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  • CLIMATE MODELS ARE quantitative representations of the earth, its atmosphere, and the ways in which they interact to influence the climate. Models range from the comparatively simple to the extremely complex and their range, complexity, and predictive power have increased significantly in the 21st century as computational power has increased. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change; Climate Models]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XZ220334-P

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