This air mass originates in the Sahara Desert. In tropical latitudes this air mass is hot to very hot, with low relative humidity, bringing stable weather. As the ITCZ moves north it carries the ...

The study focuses on the so-called Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a low-pressure trough near the equator whose position and intensity changes seasonally with the position of the sun.

MANILA, Philippines – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon or amihan will prevail in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical ...

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rains are expected in some areas in Visayas and Mindanao due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), according to the Philippine Atmospheric ...