The behaviour of water in the atmosphere is a poorly understood part of the hydrological cycle. Applying the principles of isotope chemistry to satellite data provides a powerful approach for improving the situation.
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Rahn, T. Tropical rain recycling. Nature 445, 495–496 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/445495a
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