VOLUME 88   NUMBER 40   2 October 2007

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FEATURES
African Lightning: Indicator of Tropical Atlantic Cyclone Formation
New research suggests that the presence of lightning activity in storms crossing the West African coast could be used as a precursor to cyclone formation. This article analyzes lightning activity monitored during the 2004 hurricane season by the University of Connecticut's Zeus Long-Range Lightning Monitoring Network.
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By T. Chronis et al.

Observational Program Tracks Arctic Ocean Transition to a Warmer State
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By I. Polyakov et al.

NEWS
Digital Library for Earth System Education Adds Pedagogical Links
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By K. A. Kastens et al.

ABOUT AGU
Nominees for AGU 2008–2010 Election of Officers
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