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Action as an Integral Characteristic of Atmospheric (Climatic) Structures: Estimates for Tropical Cyclones

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To evaluate the integral energetic effect of tropical cyclones, a special characteristic was used—an action with the dimension [energy] × [time]. Estimates of changes in the total action of tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean (NWPO) are obtained from observations for the period of 1951–2019. A significant increase in the interannual variability of the action of tropical cyclones in recent decades has been noted against the background of an increase in average values. There are also tendencies of an increase in the action of tropical cyclones and typhoons reaching extratropical latitudes, with significant interannual variations.

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An analysis of tropical cyclones was carried out within the framework of the Russian Science Foundation project (19-17-00240). The analysis of tropical cyclones, including typhoons that have reached extratropical latitudes, was carried out as part of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research project (17-29-05098).

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Mokhov, I.I., Poroshenko, A.G. Action as an Integral Characteristic of Atmospheric (Climatic) Structures: Estimates for Tropical Cyclones. Izv. Atmos. Ocean. Phys. 56, 539–544 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0001433820060079

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