Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Oct 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000georl..27.3053g&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 27, Issue 19, p. 3053-3056
Mathematics
Logic
39
Atmospheric Composition And Structure: Biosphere/Atmosphere Interactions
Scientific paper
Concern about tropical deforestation has often focused on local climate or ecological change. Less research has been carried out on its possible effects on the global climate, although possible mechanisms for such an occurrence have been proposed. Here we use a general circulation model (GCM) to show that complete Amazonian deforestation can result in changes in the climate far afield from the region of deforestation. In particular, the model predicts statistically significant changes to winter rainfall over the NE Atlantic, extending towards western Europe. These are associated with large-scale circulation changes in middle and high latitudes. Simulation of these circulation changes with a simple model confirms the physical mechanism responsible (planetary wave propagation) implying that the result is robust and relatively independent of the GCM used.
Gedney Nicola
Valdes Paul J.
No associations
LandOfFree
The effect of Amazonian deforestation on the northern hemisphere circulation and climate does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with The effect of Amazonian deforestation on the northern hemisphere circulation and climate, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The effect of Amazonian deforestation on the northern hemisphere circulation and climate will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-868798