Imagine roasting a turkey when it is 95°F (35°C) outside. Because of this, many Southern families have abandoned the traditional heavy roast in favor of seafood platters, cold ham, and pavlova topped with fresh mangoes and berries.
The southwestern tip of Africa (Cape Town region), central Chile, and southwestern Australia experience a "dry summer" sub-tropical pattern. These areas rely on winter rainfall; consequently, the summer months are characterized by drought, high fire danger, and reliance on aquifer storage. These regions act as biodiversity hotspots due to the specificity of this seasonal aridity.
Seasonal Dynamics of the Southern Hemisphere Summer: Climatology, Ecological Impacts, and Human Adaptation
Imagine roasting a turkey when it is 95°F (35°C) outside. Because of this, many Southern families have abandoned the traditional heavy roast in favor of seafood platters, cold ham, and pavlova topped with fresh mangoes and berries.
The southwestern tip of Africa (Cape Town region), central Chile, and southwestern Australia experience a "dry summer" sub-tropical pattern. These areas rely on winter rainfall; consequently, the summer months are characterized by drought, high fire danger, and reliance on aquifer storage. These regions act as biodiversity hotspots due to the specificity of this seasonal aridity.
Seasonal Dynamics of the Southern Hemisphere Summer: Climatology, Ecological Impacts, and Human Adaptation