Articles | Volume 6, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-6-569-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-6-569-2015
Research article
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11 Sep 2015
Research article |  | 11 Sep 2015

Understanding land surface response to changing South Asian monsoon in a warming climate

M. V. S Ramarao, R. Krishnan, J. Sanjay, and T. P. Sabin

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ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by Editor) (21 Aug 2015) by Govindasamy Bala
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ED: Publish as is (27 Aug 2015) by Govindasamy Bala
AR by Sanjay J. on behalf of the Authors (27 Aug 2015)
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This study using a variable resolution global climate model having high-resolution zooming over the South Asian region indicates that the anthropogenic effects have influenced the recent weakening of the monsoon circulation and decline of precipitation. The simulated increase of surface temperature over the Indian region during the post-1950s is accompanied by a significant decrease of monsoon precipitation and soil moisture. This summer time soil drying is detectable under RCP4.5 scenario.
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