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https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-19-1303-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-19-1303-2025
Research article
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20 Mar 2025
Research article |  | 20 Mar 2025

Sea ice reduction in the Barents–Kara Sea enhances June precipitation in the Yangtze River basin

Tianli Xie, Zhen-Qiang Zhou, Renhe Zhang, Bingyi Wu, and Peng Zhang

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As the Arctic warms, changes in sea ice and sea surface temperature are altering global climate patterns. Our study links Barents–Kara Sea (BKS) ice loss and rising sea surface temperatures to increased summer rainfall in the Yangtze River basin. The thermal forcing from the BKS triggers a Rossby wave train that enhances moisture transport and anomalous ascending motions, leading to increased rainfall. Understanding this connection is crucial for predicting summer rainfall in East Asia.
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