Effect of wind on monsoon index. (IMAGE)

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Effect of wind on monsoon index.

Caption

Arrows show 200hPa winds (about 12km above sea level) in May that have a strong impact on the monsoon index in June. Color maps show average 200hPa wind speeds.

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Tokyo Metropolitan University

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