Migrations and dynamics of the intertropical convergence zone
Rainfall on Earth is most intense in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a narrow belt
of clouds centred on average around six degrees north of the Equator. The mean position of …
of clouds centred on average around six degrees north of the Equator. The mean position of …
Response of the intertropical convergence zone to climate change: Location, width, and strength
Abstract Purpose of Review The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is a planetary-scale
band of heavy precipitation close to the equator. Here, we consider the response of the ITCZ …
band of heavy precipitation close to the equator. Here, we consider the response of the ITCZ …
Interbasin and interhemispheric impacts of a collapsed Atlantic Overturning Circulation
Climate projections suggest a weakening or collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning
Circulation (AMOC) under global warming, with evidence that a slowdown is already …
Circulation (AMOC) under global warming, with evidence that a slowdown is already …
Zonally contrasting shifts of the tropical rain belt in response to climate change
Future changes in the position of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ; a narrow band of
heavy precipitation in the tropics) with climate change could affect the livelihood and food …
heavy precipitation in the tropics) with climate change could affect the livelihood and food …
Assessment of climate impact on vegetation dynamics over East Africa from 1982 to 2015
Located across the equator, the East Africa region is among regions of Africa which have
previously known the severe vegetation degradation. Some known reasons are associated …
previously known the severe vegetation degradation. Some known reasons are associated …
Global monsoon dynamics and climate change
A Zhisheng, W Guoxiong, L Jianping… - Annual review of …, 2015 - annualreviews.org
This article provides a comprehensive review of the global monsoon that encompasses
findings from studies of both modern monsoons and paleomonsoons. We introduce a …
findings from studies of both modern monsoons and paleomonsoons. We introduce a …
Molecular paleohydrology: interpreting the hydrogen-isotopic composition of lipid biomarkers from photosynthesizing organisms
Hydrogen-isotopic abundances of lipid biomarkers are emerging as important proxies in the
study of ancient environments and ecosystems. A decade ago, pioneering studies made use …
study of ancient environments and ecosystems. A decade ago, pioneering studies made use …
[HTML][HTML] The relationship between ITCZ location and cross-equatorial atmospheric heat transport: From the seasonal cycle to the Last Glacial Maximum
A Donohoe, J Marshall, D Ferreira… - Journal of Climate, 2013 - journals.ametsoc.org
Braconnot, P., and Coauthors, 2007b: Results of PMIP2 coupled simulations of the mid-
Holocene and Last Glacial Maximum—Part 2: Feedbacks with emphasis on the location of …
Holocene and Last Glacial Maximum—Part 2: Feedbacks with emphasis on the location of …
Changes in ITCZ location and cross-equatorial heat transport at the Last Glacial Maximum, Heinrich Stadial 1, and the mid-Holocene
Tropical paleoclimate records provide important insights into the response of precipitation
patterns and the Hadley circulation to past climate changes. Paleo-records are commonly …
patterns and the Hadley circulation to past climate changes. Paleo-records are commonly …
Climate as a contributing factor in the demise of Angkor, Cambodia
The “hydraulic city” of Angkor, the capitol of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia, experienced
decades-long drought interspersed with intense monsoons in the fourteenth and fifteenth …
decades-long drought interspersed with intense monsoons in the fourteenth and fifteenth …