ITCZ (IMAGE)

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

ITCZ

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The increased strength of the equatorial easterlies and reduced area of the easterly jet in the northern South China Sea (SCS) region are conducive to the northward movement of the ITCZ in autumn, leading to non-TC heavy rainfall in the northern SCS.

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Fei Wang

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