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Abstract
The nature and causes of seasonal (July to September (JAS)) rainfall variability over tropical north Africa are investigated using a combination of empirical and modelling approaches. Concentration is focused on three regions: the Sahel, Soudan and Guinea Coast.
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The Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society – Wiley
Published: Apr 1, 1995