The South America Low-Level Jet: form, variability and large-scale forcings
Abstract Northerly low-level jets (LLJ) along the eastern Andes are important conduits of moisture transport and play central roles in modulating precipitation in South America. This study further investigates the variability of the LLJ during extended austral summers. A new method characterizes the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-10-01
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Series: | npj Climate and Atmospheric Science |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-023-00501-4 |