The observed synoptic scale precipitation relationship between Western Equatorial Africa and Eastern Equatorial Africa

The observed synoptic scale precipitation relationship between Western Equatorial Africa and Eastern Equatorial Africa
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赤道非洲西部和赤道东部观测到的天气尺度降水关系

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10.1002/joc.6711
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2020
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International Journal of Climatology
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Ayesiga G
Ayesiga G
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