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A statistical assessment of tropical cyclone activity in atmospheric general circulation models Cover

A statistical assessment of tropical cyclone activity in atmospheric general circulation models

Tellus
Volume 57 (2005): Issue 4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v57i4.14705 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554
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Language: English
Page range: 589 - 604
Submitted on: Apr 16, 2004
Accepted on: Nov 15, 2004
Published on: Jan 1, 2005
Published by: Stockholm University Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2005 Suzana J. Camargo, Anthony G. Barnston, Stephen E. Zebiak, published by Stockholm University Press
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