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High-Resolution Global Atmospheric Model Erases 'Popcornlike' Rain
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a breakthrough global climate and weather forecasting model that reduces grid spacing to just 220 meters. Traditional models often divide the Earth into large sections, leading to simulation errors. This unprecedented high resolution successfully eliminates "popcornlike" rain—unrealistic bursts of heavy precipitation common in older simulations. The advancement promises significantly more accurate predictions for extreme local weather events worldwide.