Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the intricacies of precipitation seasonality throughout Earth's history in this engaging colloquium presentation by Dr. Tyler Kukla from Princeton University. Delve into the importance of understanding seasonal rainfall patterns and their impact on climate systems. Examine the challenges of uncertainty in paleoclimate research and learn about innovative methods for reconstructing past precipitation patterns. Focus on the Western United States as a case study, investigating seasonal moisture supply, rainfall cycles, and sub-seasonal information. Discover the role of orthogenic clays in preserving climate signals and uncover the main hypotheses behind historical climate transitions. Analyze the effects of mountain uplift, particularly the Cascades, on regional climate patterns. Gain insights into future research directions in the field of paleoclimatology and participate in a thought-provoking Q&A session to deepen your understanding of precipitation seasonality in the geologic past. Read more