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Interactive Lab 2

Africa ITCZ

The migration of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) in Africa affects seasonal precipitation patterns across that continent. The blue shading on the map shows the areas of highest cloud reflectivity, which correspond to the average monthly position of the ITCZ. Use the links below to explore the seasonal progression of the ITCZ and how it affects the climate at selected stations.
Map of mean cloud cover

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