This will be a consequence of climate change.
One of the most unexpected consequences of climate change, with facing humanity may be the increase in the number of rainbows around the world. According to Science alert, their number may increase by 5% by 2100.
During the study, scientists conducted simulations that showed that due to climate change, approximately 21-34% of the Earth's regions will see fewer days with rainbows. but for 66-79% this number will increase.
The researchers made the prediction after studying tens of thousands of publicly available photos of rainbows. If the location was marked on the photos, it was compared with the amount of precipitation, data on cloud cover and the angle of refraction of the Sun.
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The data was then used to train a model to predict climate change in the coming years. They found that regions with smaller populations, located at higher latitudes, benefit more than others from an increase in the number of rainbow days.
In addition, rainbows will continue to be observed on islands such as Hawaii. This is because the surface of the island lifts air during the daily sea breezes, creating localized showers surrounded by clear skies that allow the sun to create majestic rainbows.
Scientists do not draw any conclusions about how the increase the number of rainbows can affect people's well-being or well-being. They only emphasize that a special attitude towards these phenomena can be traced in many cultures and goes back to ancient times.
Researchers also believe that the impact of climate change on the number of rainbows may make people aware of the need to fight global warming and protect the environment. According to the forecast, there will be fewer rainbows in densely populated and likely smoggy areas, as well as in areas that are predicted to have more dry days and less precipitation. And it's a sobering reminder of what we all stand to lose.
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