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April 14, 2009
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The CCSM involves many components, from clouds to ocean currents to soil moisture.
This graphic illustrates the many components included in the CCSM, ranging from cirrus and stratus clouds to ocean currents and soil moisture.
Credit: Paul Grabhorn, UCAR
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