The synoptic-dynamics of summertime heatwaves in the Sydney area (Australia)

Motivated by the record-breaking heatwaves of early 2017, the synoptic structure and evolution of summer (December–February) heatwaves in the Sydney area is investigated through composite and trajectory analyses. In the upper troposphere, the main features of the composite structure are an isolated...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Michael Reeder, Julian Quinting, Tess Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CSIRO Publishing 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science
Online Access:https://www.publish.csiro.au/es/pdf/ES19004