The role of tropical volcanic eruptions in exacerbating Indian droughts
Abstract The Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR) is vital for the livelihood of millions of people in the Indian region; droughts caused by monsoon failures often resulted in famines. Large volcanic eruptions have been linked with reductions in ISMR, but the responsible mechanisms remain unclear....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-02-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81566-0 |