京都樱花迎来1200年来最早花期

Cherry blossoms have burst unusually early all over Japan this spring. The cherry blossoms in Kyoto peaked Friday, the earliest in more than 1,200 years of records. The record bloom fits into a long-term pattern toward earlier spring flowering, a compelling indicator of climate change.

今年春天，日本各地的樱花开放得异常早。京都的樱花在周五达到顶峰，这是自有记录的1200多年来最早的一次。这一创纪录的绽放符合春季花期提前的长期模式，这是气候变化的一个有力指标。