Cut-Off Lows over South Africa: A Review

Cut-Off Lows over South Africa: A Review

Every year, cut-off low (COL) pressure systems produce severe weather conditions and heavy rainfall, often leading to flooding, devastation and disruption of socio-economic activities in South Africa. COLs are defined as cold-cored synoptic-scale mid-tropospheric low-pressure systems which occur in...

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Main Authors: Nkosinathi G. Xulu, Hector Chikoore, Mary-Jane M. Bopape, Thando Ndarana, Tshimbiluni P. Muofhe, Innocent L. Mbokodo, Rendani B. Munyai, Mukovhe V. Singo, Tumelo Mohomi, Sifiso M. S. Mbatha, Marshall L. Mdoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Climate
Subjects:
cut-off low
South Africa
extreme rainfall
snow
potential vorticity
Rossby wave breaking
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/11/3/59

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