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THE 2014 HOT, DRY SUMMER IN NORTHEAST ASIA.

Authors :
WILCOX, L. J.
DONG, B.
SUTTON, R. T.
HIGHWOOD, E. J.
Source :
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society; Dec2015 Supplement Explaining Extreme Events, pS105-S110, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article examines the possible reasons for the severe drought in Northeast Asia in summer of 2014. Topics covered include the influence of the meridional propagation of the Mei-Yu front on the pattern of summer precipitation, the effect of greenhouse gas emissions and anthropogenic activities on increased summer temperature and the drought in northern China and flooding in the south.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030007
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112091711
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-15-00123.1