New research led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shows that in 2010-2011, so much precipitation was driven over Australia by atmospheric patterns over the Indian and Pacific oceans that the world's ocean levels dropped measurably. NCAR scientist John Fasullo is the lead aut... Show moreNew research led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shows that in 2010-2011, so much precipitation was driven over Australia by atmospheric patterns over the Indian and Pacific oceans that the world's ocean levels dropped measurably. NCAR scientist John Fasullo is the lead author of the study. Show less