Global Change - GENESIS Version 2.0

In the summer of 1994, the first coupled atmosphere-vegetation simulation was conducted with GENESIS to investigate climate change from increasing CO2 levels. Input to the model was supplied by extrapolating historic CO2 increases out 300 years into the future. Model results for temperature increase, precipitation and forest coverage are shown. These results were compiled into the video CHANGE.

Carbon Dioxide

Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration increasing to six times pre-industrial levels by 2300 A.D. was the basis for the following model results.

Temperature Change

Resultant temperature change, shown for January and July monthly averages in the Northern hemisphere by the year 2300 A.D.

Precipitation Change

Resultant precipitation change, shown for January and July monthly averages in the Northern hemisphere by the year 2300 A.D.

Forest Coverage Change

Climate induced changes in forest coverage are summarized in the CHANGE video page.


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12/8/97