Subantarctic cyclones identified by 14 tracking methods, and their role for moisture transports into the continent

Extra-tropical cyclones in the subantarctic play a central role in the poleward transport of heat and moisture into Antarctica, with the latter being a key component of the mass balance of the Antarctic ice sheet. As the climate in this region undergoes substantial changes, it is anticipated that th...

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Main Authors: Jens Grieger, Gregor C. Leckebusch, Christoph C. Raible, Irina Rudeva, Ian Simmonds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Tellus: Series A, Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16000870.2018.1454808