Author:Malherbe, Johan; Smit, IDate:Sep 2018We consider rainfall variability over the Lowveld in northeastern South Africa during the last 8 decades and demonstrate the persistence of a bi-decadal rainfall cycle in the region. We also note associations with the Southern Annular Mode ...Read more
Author:Landman, WA; Mason, SJDate:Nov 2012Investigation into the predictability of seasonal climate extremes such as droughts and flood seasons provide insight into the limits of predictability of the ocean-land-atmosphere system. However, expressions on what the future may hold ...Read more
Author:Mpheshea, LE; Landman, WADate:Sep 2015A strong El Niño phenomenon is expected to develop during the austral summer. This study seeks to address the two main questions. 1) How strong will the 2016 event be? 2) With how much skill and confidence can a really strong event be predicted? ...Read more
Author:Pohl, B; Fauchereau, N; Reason, CJC; Rouault, Marjolaine JDate:Jan 2010The Antarctic Oscillation (AAO) is the leading mode of atmospheric variability in the Southern Hemisphere mid- and high latitudes (south of 20°S). In this paper, the authors examine its statistical relationships with the major tropical climate ...Read more