| global warming n. An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase sufficient to cause climatic change. |
global warming
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) an increase in the average temperature worldwide believed to be caused by the greenhouse effect
| global warming An increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase great enough to cause changes in the global climate. The Earth has experienced numerous episodes of global warming through its history, and currently appears to be undergoing such warming. The present warming is generally attributed to an increase in the greenhouse effect , brought about by increased levels of greenhouse gases, largely due to the effects of human industry and agriculture. Expected long-term effects of current global warming are rising sea levels, flooding, melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, fluctuations in temperature and precipitation, more frequent and stronger El Niños and La Niñas, drought, heat waves, and forest fires. See more at greenhouse effect. |
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global warming - an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes) Translations
global warming n → riscaldamento dell'atmosfera terrestre
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