Land-atmosphere coupling strength index for different years. (IMAGE)

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Land-atmosphere coupling strength index for different years.

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The L-A index is higher for years where land conditions greatly affect the monsoon climate. When the L-A index is high, warmer or colder surface air temperatures will lead to stronger or weaker monsoons, respectively.

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Tokyo Metropolitan University

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