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|Meaning=A type of [[climate]] characterized by continuous high temperatures in combination with abundant [[rainfall]] (in excess of [[evapotranspiration]]) throughout the year. | |||
|Explanation=This climate is the type required to support the growth of the plant group known as [[megatherms]]. This is an (A) [[climate]] under the [[Köppen classification]] (1931) and, as defined by Thornthwaite's [[climatic classification]] scheme (1948), this is a climate with annual [[potential evapotranspiration]] in excess of 114 cm. <br/>''Compare'' [[mesothermal climate]], [[microthermal climate]].<br/> Trewartha, G. T. 1954. Introduction to Climate. 3d ed., McGraw–Hill, . 239–266. <br/> Köppen, W. 1931. Grundriss der Klimakunde. Walter die Gruyter Co., Berlin. <br/> Thornthwaite, C. W. 1948. An approach toward a rational classification of climate. Geographical Review. 38. 55–94. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 29 March 2024
A type of climate characterized by continuous high temperatures in combination with abundant rainfall (in excess of evapotranspiration) throughout the year.
This climate is the type required to support the growth of the plant group known as megatherms. This is an (A) climate under the Köppen classification (1931) and, as defined by Thornthwaite's climatic classification scheme (1948), this is a climate with annual potential evapotranspiration in excess of 114 cm.
Compare mesothermal climate, microthermal climate.
Trewartha, G. T. 1954. Introduction to Climate. 3d ed., McGraw–Hill, . 239–266.
Köppen, W. 1931. Grundriss der Klimakunde. Walter die Gruyter Co., Berlin.
Thornthwaite, C. W. 1948. An approach toward a rational classification of climate. Geographical Review. 38. 55–94.
