intertropical convergence zone

English

Noun

intertropical convergence zone

1. The zone near the equator where mixing occurs between the two tropical zones of the atmosphere.
   • 1985, Paul E. Lydolph, The Climate of the Earth, page 196:

     During the high-sun season the intertropical convergence zone with its thundershowery precipitation affects the areas much as it does in the Ar areas year-round; during the low-sun season the subtropical high pressure cells shift equatorward over the areas much as they occupy the subtropical desert areas on the poleward side of Aw areas year-round.

Synonyms

• ITCZ (abbreviation)

Hyponyms

• doldrums
• intertropical front (ITF)

Derived terms

• ITCZ (abbreviation)