Model simulation experiments give scientists a clearer understanding of factors that influence monsoon behavior

Monsoons can have a significant impact on human populations all around the world, bringing heavy rainfall associated with flooding, and mudslides that can damage crops and pose a health and safety risk. In countries such as India, monsoons also provide a vital source of water needed for growing crops. Being able to accurately forecast monsoons, as well as predict climate changes that drive these events, is of great benefit to humanity. It can help communities to better prepare and plan, which in turn can improve safety and reduce economic losses. A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has conducted a series of model perturbation experiments, producing datasets that can help improve these predictions.

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