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This paper presents procedures whereby the symbolization of Thornthwaite's climatic classification may be quickly and accurately determined by use of graphs and nomograms. Potential evapotranspiration adjusted for months and latitude of the station is accomplished graphically. Soil water storage, soil water deficiency, and soil water surplus are determined by the Thornthwaite accounting procedure and, once determined, the symbolization for the complete climatic designation of the station is obtained by further graphical means. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the climatic maps of proper China and Manchuria according to the Thornthwaite 1948 classification. Formula for computing the potential evapotranspiration; Presentation of climatic conditions; Classes of maps presented by Thornthwaite.

Continentality can be incorporated into traditional climatic classifications on a basis that is comprehensive, sensitive, consistent in its criteria, and orthogonal with respect to other classificatory criteria. Two oceanic (ultraoceanic and oceanic) and three continental (subcontinental, continental, and ultracontinental) subdivisions provide effective, yet efficient, resolution of the continentality spectrum. The major groups or extratropical climates, the global distributions of sea ice and permafrost, and the distribution of major vegetation types in Alaska are related to climate in traditional terms and in terms of continentality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a discussion about climatic classification based for East African biology. The article provides a brief introduction and knowledge about the relevant characteristics of East Africa. It explores the classifications of climate using Köppen system and derivatives, functions of rainfall, evaporation, and temperature, and months with a defined climatic ratios. The article is also supplemented with details regarding the importance of mist and cloud, meteorology, and precipitation.

The article reports on studies of the vegetation of the island of Mauritius. The native vegetation of the country has been largely destroyed since 1598 and a number of exotic plants were introduced. The climate of the island is divided into three zones based on rainfall and altitude. The article also presents a survey which shows that there were three original communities corresponding to the three climatic zones. These communities are the Upland rain forest, the Elaeodendron, and the Palm savannah.

Examines the evolution of a landscape in Southern California. Consistency of the climate in the area; Duration of the wet and dry cycles; Effect of the climate on the environment; Occurrence of a climatic fluctuation in the area.

Focuses on topics related to zonal indices as related to the winter climate in East Asia. Three basic zonal currents in the general circulation of the atmosphere; Computation for local zonal indices; Frequency of indices; Relationship between zonal indices and centers of action.

Provides information related to Fedorov's complex method in climatology. Significance of the contemporary Soviet climatology model for American climatologists; Cipher code and graphic representations used in the method; Impact of the addition of a so-called dynamic aspect on the complex climatology method.

Presents a revised map of the climates of China, which follows a slightly modified Koppen classification. Temperature and precipitation records; Major climatic realms; Dry climates of Northeast China.

The article reports on the physical climatology of Amchitka Island, Alaska. It states that the extreme variability of surface-wind directions at Amchitka is a result of a high incidence of migratory pressure systems. It also mentions that fog is dominant during the summer months because the water warms more slowly than the air that flows over it. It also forwards that frequent migratory storms and the marine influence of the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Bering Sea to the north are the main factors influencing the weather and climate of this island.