Hydroclimate of the Andes part I: main climatic features
The Andes is the longest cordillera in the world and extends from northern South America to
the southern extreme of the continent (from 11° N to 53° S). The Andes runs through seven …
the southern extreme of the continent (from 11° N to 53° S). The Andes runs through seven …
Major mechanisms of atmospheric moisture transport and their role in extreme precipitation events
We review the major conceptual models of atmospheric moisture transport, which describe
the link between evaporation from the ocean and precipitation over the continents. We begin …
the link between evaporation from the ocean and precipitation over the continents. We begin …
Development and disintegration of Maya political systems in response to climate change
The role of climate change in the development and demise of Classic Maya civilization (300
to 1000 CE) remains controversial because of the absence of well-dated climate and …
to 1000 CE) remains controversial because of the absence of well-dated climate and …
Oceanic and terrestrial sources of continental precipitation
The most important sources of atmospheric moisture at the global scale are herein identified,
both oceanic and terrestrial, and a characterization is made of how continental regions are …
both oceanic and terrestrial, and a characterization is made of how continental regions are …
[图书][B] The climate of the Mediterranean region: From the past to the future
P Lionello - 2012 - books.google.com
The Mediterranean region contains a diverse and interesting climate ranging from areas
with permanent glaciers to areas of subtropical, semiarid regions. The region is potentially …
with permanent glaciers to areas of subtropical, semiarid regions. The region is potentially …
On the origin of continental precipitation
About 9 out of 10 liters of water evaporated from the oceans every year precipitates back
onto oceans. However, the remaining 10% that get transported to continents play an …
onto oceans. However, the remaining 10% that get transported to continents play an …
Recent progress on the sources of continental precipitation as revealed by moisture transport analysis
The assessment of sources of moisture is key to the understanding of the hydrological cycle
at different time scales, because it enables the establishment of source-sink relationships …
at different time scales, because it enables the establishment of source-sink relationships …
Seasonal precipitation patterns along pathways of South American low‐level jets and aerial rivers
G Poveda, L Jaramillo, LF Vallejo - Water Resources Research, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
We study the seasonal dynamics of the eastern Pacific (CHOCO) and Caribbean low‐level
jets (LLJ), and aerial rivers (AR) acting on tropical and subtropical South America. Using the …
jets (LLJ), and aerial rivers (AR) acting on tropical and subtropical South America. Using the …
Climate change in Central America and Mexico: regional climate model validation and climate change projections
Central America has high biodiversity, it harbors high-value ecosystems and it's important to
provide regional climate change information to assist in adaptation and mitigation work in …
provide regional climate change information to assist in adaptation and mitigation work in …
Climate perspectives in the intra–Americas seas
The Intra–Americas Seas region is known for its relevance to air–sea interaction processes,
the contrast between large water masses and a relatively small continental area, and the …
the contrast between large water masses and a relatively small continental area, and the …