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Carlos Vasquez

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego

Biography

Senior Research Scientist studying ocean-atmosphere interactions and climate change impacts on tropical cyclone intensification.

Publications (3)

Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies and Tropical Cyclone Intensification: 1990-2023

Environmental Science & Sustainability - Volume 9, Issue 1 — March 2024 (2024) - Research Article
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Analysis of 33 years of satellite sea surface temperature data and cyclone track records shows that rapid intensification events have increased 41% in frequency since 2000. Multiple regression identifies SST…
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Carbon Capture and Utilization in Cement Manufacturing: A Life-Cycle Assessment

Environmental Science & Sustainability - Volume 8, Issue 2 — June 2023 (Special: Climate Policy) (2023) - Research Article
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We conduct a comprehensive life-cycle assessment of post-combustion carbon capture and mineralization at a representative European cement plant. Results show net CO2 reductions of 68-82% per tonne of cement. The…
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Microplastic Accumulation in Deep-Sea Sediments of the South Atlantic Ocean

Environmental Science & Sustainability - Volume 9, Issue 1 — March 2024 (2024) - Research Article
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Core samples from 18 deep-sea stations (2,200-5,600 m depth) in the South Atlantic reveal microplastic concentrations of 1.8-24.7 particles per gram dry sediment. Polyethylene and polypropylene dominate the particle composition.…
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego