Intertropical Convergence Zone (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Intertropical Convergence Zone

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The band of heavy precipitation indicates the intertropical convergence zone. The new findings are based on sediment cores from lakes and lagoons on Palau, Washington, Christmas and Galapagos islands.

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University of Washington

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