Climate
Places in the World whose climates match with places in Australia
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Read MoreWinter 2016: rainfall amount % of 1981-2010 average
This winter has been the wettest on record for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the second-wettest for the UK
Read MoreAtmospheric moisture
The atmosphere contains an enormous amount of moisture that circulates around the globe, shown here in this imagery. However, not
Read MorePlaces in the World that have similar climates to places in Canada
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The Average Onset Date of Monsoon Across Asia Mapped
Monsoons formed on our planet due to differential heating between landmasses and oceans, coupled with the seasonal shift in wind patterns. During summer, landmasses heat up more quickly than oceans, creating low-pressure systems over land. This draws in moisture-laden winds from the oceans, resulting in heavy rainfall, while during winter, the reverse occurs, with dry winds blowing from land to sea. This cyclical pattern of seasonal winds and rainfall defines the monsoon phenomenon.
Read MoreWhere does the Earth’s rain fall?
This question can nowadays be answered remarkably well because precipitation figures are part of possibly the most advanced global scientific
Read MoreSeasonal wind predictions for the energy sector
The natural environment and human health, infrastructure, food security, energy production and access to fresh water are all vulnerable to
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