A synoptic decomposition of rainfall over the Cape south coast of South Africa
A synoptic climatology is derived for the Cape south coast region of South Africa by
application of the self-organizing map (SOM) technique. The SOM is applied to average …
application of the self-organizing map (SOM) technique. The SOM is applied to average …
High-resolution model-projected changes in mid-tropospheric closed-lows and extreme rainfall events over southern Africa.
CJ Engelbrecht, FA Engelbrecht… - International Journal of …, 2013 - search.ebscohost.com
Mid-tropospheric closed-lows (cold-core cut-off lows and warm-core tropical lows) are
important rain producing weather systems for the southern Africa region. Over South Africa …
important rain producing weather systems for the southern Africa region. Over South Africa …
Dry spells, wet days, and their trends across Southern Africa during the summer rainy season
W Thoithi, RC Blamey… - Geophysical Research …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Dry spell frequency and wet day occurrence during the summer rainy season across
southern Africa are examined using daily rainfall for 1982–2019. Evidence shows two sharp …
southern Africa are examined using daily rainfall for 1982–2019. Evidence shows two sharp …
A 66-year tropical cyclone record for south-east Africa: temporal trends in a global context.
JM Fitchett, SW Grab - International Journal of Climatology, 2014 - search.ebscohost.com
ABSTRACT This study investigates changes in the frequency and timing of tropical cyclone
landfalls over the south-west Indian Ocean during the last 66 years. Little is known about the …
landfalls over the south-west Indian Ocean during the last 66 years. Little is known about the …
Recent emergence of CAT5 tropical cyclones in the South Indian Ocean
JM Fitchett - South African Journal of Science, 2018 - scielo.org.za
The IBTrACS global best track data set endorsed by the World Meteorological Organization
provides a valuable global record of tropical cyclone genesis, track and intensity, and spans …
provides a valuable global record of tropical cyclone genesis, track and intensity, and spans …
Moisture sources associated with heavy rainfall over the Limpopo River Basin, southern Africa
Moisture sources and pathways over the Limpopo River Basin (LRB) in southern Africa were
identified using the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) …
identified using the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) …
Rapid changes in the hydroclimate of southeast Africa during the mid-to late-Holocene
The nature and cause of past changes in rainfall over southeast Africa are widely debated
and remain unresolved. Here we present a 5,700 year record of moisture balance in …
and remain unresolved. Here we present a 5,700 year record of moisture balance in …
Recent droughts in the Kruger National Park as reflected in the extreme climate index
Associated with the 2015/2016 El Niño, extreme drought occurred over the Lowveld of South
Africa. The area includes the Kruger National Park (KNP). Significant die-offs of a mega …
Africa. The area includes the Kruger National Park (KNP). Significant die-offs of a mega …
Relating changes in synoptic circulation to the surface rainfall response using self-organising maps
The climate of a particular region is governed by factors that may be remote, such as the El
Nino Southern Oscillation or local, such as topography. However, the daily weather …
Nino Southern Oscillation or local, such as topography. However, the daily weather …
[BOOK][B] Climate change and tourism in southern Africa
This book explores the nature of climate change in southern Africa, its impacts on tourism
and the resilience, adaptation and governance needs in various tourism operations and …
and the resilience, adaptation and governance needs in various tourism operations and …