South Pacific convergence zone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009070",
  "term": "South Pacific convergence zone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A persistent band of atmospheric convection and rainfall that extends from the western Pacific warm pool southeastward into the central South Pacific Ocean. It is a major climate feature of the Southern Hemisphere tropics, influencing rainfall patterns and tropical cyclone activity. The SPCZ shifts latitudinally with the seasons and is affected by ENSO events.",
  "abbreviation": "SPCZ",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/south-pacific-convergence-zone/"
}