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The Asian Monsoon

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  • Aug 2024

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Authors:
  1. Bin Wang

    1. International Pacific Research Center, University of Hawaii, Manoa Dept. Meteorology, Honolulu, USA

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  • Presents an interdisciplinary scientific theme incorporating the atmosphere, the ocean and the land surface – this sets it apart from the usual monsoon meteorology

  • Supplies a better understanding of the monsoon environment by including analysis of paleoclimate records

  • Highlights human influences on the monsoon climate and the economic impacts of the monsoon to economies and to human health

Part of the book series: Springer Praxis Books (PRAXIS)

Part of the book sub series: Environmental Sciences (ENVIRONSCI)

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About this book

More than half of the world’s people inhabit the region of the Asian monsoon—a region where torrential rains, floods, storms, cold-air surges, droughts, and heat waves are a part of the economy, culture, and rhythms of life. Showing the strongest seasonal variations in the Earth’s climate system, the Asian monsoon has far-reaching impacts on global climate and the environment. Its variability exemplifies complex interactions among the Earth’s surface, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere. Prediction of monsoon climate fluctuation and future change is one of the greatest scientific challenges and deepest societal concerns.

Authors and Affiliations

  • International Pacific Research Center, University of Hawaii, Manoa Dept. Meteorology, Honolulu, USA

    Bin Wang

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