The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a climatic feature. It is a region where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet. This convergence leads to increased rainfall and thunderstorms. The ITCZ shifts with the seasons, influencing weather patterns. It plays a crucial role in tropical climates. Understanding the ITCZ is vital for predicting monsoon patterns in India.
A brief discussion of the main characteristics and genesis of the monsoon will be useful to understand the monsoonal regime of the Indian climate. Following aspects of monsoonal...
The word monsoon has been derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' which means season. Thus, the monsoon winds refer to a system of winds in which there is...
Like temperature, seasonal distribution of pressure is studied with reference to two extreme months January and July. In the month of January, the sun's rays are almost vertical...
Recently, a research report was published in the Nature regarding the impact of climate change on the Tropical Rain Belt. The report has highlighted that, apart from the...
The tropical cyclone Cristobal recently making headlines has originated in the southern Gulf of Mexico. This phenomenon is an inherent part of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, a yearly...
A Doab—derived from the Persian words do (two) and ab (water)—signifies the alluvial tract of land lying between two confluent or parallel rivers. Within the Northern Plains and...
