Schematic diagram of how preceding forcings influenced the climate anomalies in dust source area in 2020/21 (IMAGE)

Science China Press

Schematic diagram of how preceding forcings influenced the climate anomalies in dust source area in 2020/21

Caption

Negative anomalies of November-December sea ice (shading) resulted in lower SATP1 in Mongolia, while positive January-February sea ice anomalies (red contours) led to higher SATP2 in 2021. Coolest east Pacific and warmest northwest Atlantic during 2011/12–2020/21 jointly contributed to less winter precipitation in Mongolia.

Credit

©Science China Press

Usage Restrictions

Use with credit.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.