Interannual variability of deep convection over the tropical warm pool

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 102, Issue 22, 1997, Pages

  Chen, Shuyi S ^a   Houze Jr , R A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 0001693014     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/97jd02238     Document Type: Article

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