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NOAA REPORTS 2006 WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD FOR U.S.
General Warming Trend, El Niño Contribute to Milder Winter Temps
The 2006 average annual temperature for the contiguous U.S. was the warmest on record and nearly identical to the record set in 1998, according to scientists at the NOAA National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Seven months in 2006 were much warmer than average, including December, which ended as the fourth warmest December since records began in 1895. Based on preliminary data, the 2006 annual average temperature was 55 degrees F—2.2 degrees F (1.2 degrees C) above the 20th Century mean and 0.07 degrees F (0.04 degrees C) warmer than 1998. NOAA originally estimated in mid-December that the 2006 annual average temperature for the contiguous United States would likely be 2 degrees F (1.1 degrees C) above the 20th Century mean, which would have made 2006 the third warmest year on record, slightly cooler than 1998 and 1934, according to preliminary data. Further analysis of annual temperatures and an unusually warm December caused the change in records.
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NOAA SCIENTISTS TO DOUBLE 3-D GLOBAL CLIMATE RECORD — Scientists from the NOAA Earth System Research Lab and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, or CIRES, will build the first complete 20th Century database of global weather maps—a major next step to improving computer models of past and future climate. The team has been awarded two million supercomputing hours to complete the project through a 2007 Department of Energy INCITE Award.

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IN RECORD WILDFIRE SEASON, NOAA SATELLITES AID U.S. FIRE MANAGERS — The 2006 wildfire season in the United States set an all-time record with more than 9.8 million acres burned in more than 96,000 wildfires. NOAA satellites were key in detecting and monitoring the movement of the blazes, providing invaluable information to firefighters on the ground. Throughout the season, NOAA's two geostationary satellites and two polar-orbiting spacecraft provided more than 200 images each day.

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NOAA's 200th Anniversary Celebrates Top Ten History Makers

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CHANGES IN GRASS SHRIMP POPULATIONS IDENTIFIED AS MEASURING TOOL FOR COASTAL SEDIMENT CONTAMINATION, AND FOR MEASURING ESTUARINE HEALTH — The NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science announced a direct link between estuarine sediment contaminant levels and grass shrimp populations. The study performed at three sites in coastal South Carolina showed grass shrimp population densities and shrimp size were depressed in areas with the greatest concentrations of contaminants.

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NOAA Increases Tsunami Warning Capability for the Most Threatened Parts of the United States

NOAA Issues Final Forecast for 2006-2007 U.S. Winter Season; December, January, February Forecast Still On Track

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It all started 1807 with President Thomas Jefferson’s vision to support his fledgling nation’s economy by ensuring safe maritime commerce. NOAA celebrates 200 years of Science, Service and Stewardship.


	The Emmy award-winning NOAA documentary, Saving Springer, is a remarkable and inspirational story about the work that NOAA does every day. Springer, a young abandoned killer whale, might have faced a solitary existence, left to make her way as best she could. Instead, the work and dedication of NOAA professionals gave Springer a new chance at life and helped her return to her family.
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