Earth Sciences
Extreme rainstorms drive exceptional organic carbon export from forested humid-tropical rivers in Puerto Rico
K. E. Clark, R. F. Stallard, et al.
Research conducted by K. E. Clark and colleagues reveals that extreme rainfall in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico plays a crucial role in exporting significant amounts of particulate organic carbon. Their findings highlight the unique contribution of these catchments to the carbon cycle, as they serve as substantial sinks for atmospheric carbon dioxide through the export of biogenic materials during heavy rainstorms.
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