(1999) Maximum temperature trends in the Himalaya and its vicinity: An analysis based on temperature records from Nepal for the period 1971-94
Authors |
Shrestha A. , Wake C.P. , Mayewski P.A. , Dibb J.E. |
Source |
Journal of Climate (56) |
Type |
P - Paper (2851) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
S - Specialist (3514) |
Pages |
2275-2786 |
Notes |
The records from temperature stations in Nepal for the period 1971-94 show a warming trend of between 0.06°C and 0.12°C per year across most of the Middle Mountain and Himalayan region. The Siwalik and Terai show a slower warming trend of 0.03°C per year. Higher elevation regions are showing higher rates of warming compared to slower warming or even cooling in more Southern regions. |
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Categories
Himalayas
Mountains and Highlands
Temperature
Keywords
Himalayas
warming
air temperature
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