Representation of the Mozambique channel trough and its link to southern African rainfall in CMIP6 models

The topography of Madagascar and the strength of the Mozambique Channel Trough (MCT) modulate summer rainfall over southern Africa. A strong MCT hinders the penetration of moisture bearing easterlies from the South Indian Ocean into the mainland, thus reducing rainfall there and vice versa for weak...

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Main Authors: Barimalala, R, James, R, Munday, C, Reason, CJC
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2022