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Causes of interannual global temperature variations over the period since 1861

  • P. D. Jones
  • P. M. Kelly
Observational Studies
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Abstract

Large explosive volcanic eruptions and the ENSO phenomenon have been shown to have similar effects, of the order of 0.1 to 0.2°C, on hemispheric temperature. The effects are relatively short-lived. The duration of the maximum effect is of the order of 6 months and it occurs at some time within the two years immediately after the volcano or warm or cold event. These two factors are responsible for between 30 and 50% of the interannual, high frequency variability in the hemispheric temperature records.

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Southern Hemisphere Southern Oscillation Index Cold Event Hemispheric Temperature Monthly Weather Review 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • P. D. Jones
    • 1
  • P. M. Kelly
    • 1
  1. 1.Climatic Research Unit School of Environmental SciencesUniversity of East AngliaNorwichUnited Kingdom

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