2008: “Analysis of the temperature data gathered in our [Mozambique] provincial capitals, where we have meteorological stations that have kept continuous data over the years, shows a clear increase in temperature. Extreme events are becoming more frequent. We now see many more tropical cyclones that bring flooding, destruction and loss of lives,” said Alexandre Tique, Mozambique’s national meteorological institute (UK Guardian, 2008).
Reference: UK Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/dec/10/poznan-brazil-climate-change-environment
Image Description: Large Mozambique flood (12). Data source: NASA/USGS. Data date: August 22, 1999 and March 1,2000. For: The Landsat Team Project and Goddard Public Affairs Offfice. Image Location and Location: NASA. http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/stories/Landsat/mozambique.html Image Permission: This file is in the public domain because it was created by NASA. NASA copyright policy states that “NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted”.
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