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The research aims to explore the mechanisms of initiation and maintenance of extreme rainstorms in semi-arid regions, especially focusing on dynamical and thermal factors.

April 4, 2026Earth and Space ScienceOpen Access

Mechanisms of MCS Initiation and Maintenance During Extreme Rainstorm Events in Semi‐Arid Regions: A Case Study of Qingyang

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The research aims to explore the mechanisms of initiation and maintenance of extreme rainstorms in semi-arid regions, especially focusing on dynamical and thermal factors.
Utilized the WRF model to simulate an extreme rainstorm case.
Analyzed the influence of topography and wind patterns on rainstorm dynamics.
Performed a vorticity budget analysis to assess contributions to vorticity generation.
The rainstorm was significantly influenced by the northward extension of the Western Pacific Subtropical High and a low pressure system.
Moist-unstable stratification, valley wind circulation, and vertical motion contributed to MCS onset.
Surface convergence was intensified by valley winds and a low-level jet, enhancing rainfall.

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Investigates rainstorm mechanisms in semi-arid valleys, highlighting terrain influences and dynamic interactions.

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Shi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0ae94659487ece0fa482c https://doi.org/10.1029/2025ea004697

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Mechanisms of MCS Initiation and Maintenance During Extreme Rainstorm Events in Semi‐Arid Regions: A Case Study of Qingyang

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