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Averages of air temperature, atmospheric pressure and rainfall measured at Genoa University Observatory for the winter (December to February) and December–March periods in the years 1987–88, 1988–89 and 1989–90 are examined. The average air temperature and the atmospheric pressure in these years were anomalously high while the rainfall was lower in 1988–89 and 1989–90. The results of an investigation performed to determine whether similar mild events occurred in the past are explained. Finally the possibility of more recent meteorological events being the result of an enhanced “greenhouse effect” is discussed.
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Dagnino, I., Flocchini, G. & Russo, G. On exceptionally mild winters in Genoa, Italy. Theor Appl Climatol 45, 91–95 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00866397
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