Your current location:HOME >world >Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 21:20:33 Source: Internet compilationEdit:world
Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover Southern California’s vast deserts
Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover Southern California’s vast deserts, the Bay Area’s dramatic bluffs and even near Los Angeles International Airport.
But do they add up to a “superbloom”? There is no single definition of the event, but so far this year’s blooms haven’t been as vibrant or abundant as those that took over swaths of California last spring following drought-busting rains. This year, too, the state received ample winter rains.
After especially wet winters, bursts of color may appear in the spring, drawing droves of visitors to California and other parts of the Southwest to glimpse the flowering fields and pose for pictures.
Here are some key facts about the natural spectacle:
Scientists don’t agree on any one definition. Across California and Arizona, there are stretches of desert that can quickly transform into dense fields of wildflowers, since seeds lie dormant in the soil and then germinate and blossom at around the same time.
Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 92024-05-21 21:14
Book on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Published2024-05-21 20:55
Secondhand economy a win2024-05-21 20:51
China unveils plan to promote trade2024-05-21 20:39
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos2024-05-21 20:15
More air routes using homegrown aircraft C9192024-05-21 20:02
Fueled by visa2024-05-21 19:54
Dubai commodities center attracts more Chinese firms2024-05-21 19:44
Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention2024-05-21 19:30
Country set to step up R&D of future2024-05-21 19:07
Rays opening day starter Zach Eflin placed on 152024-05-21 21:15
Xi Meets Vietnamese President2024-05-21 21:10
Automotive industry races to meet growing demand2024-05-21 20:35
Xi Meets Vietnamese President2024-05-21 20:31
Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk2024-05-21 20:05
13th National Women's Congress Opens in Beijing2024-05-21 19:35
Xi Meets Greek Prime Minister2024-05-21 19:27
13th National Women's Congress Opens in Beijing2024-05-21 19:23
Flight attendant reveals why plane passengers should NEVER fall asleep before take off2024-05-21 19:01
Discount retailers making mark among price2024-05-21 18:59