Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (Q724)

Subject, term, tag: Inter-tropical Convergence Zone

Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	Inter-tropical Convergence Zone	Subject, term, tag: Inter-tropical Convergence Zone	Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

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source version

IPCC Glossary v1.5

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Source

https://apps.ipcc.ch/glossary/

date accessed

27 May 2026

Part of

Working Group I: Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis

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Definition

The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone is an equatorial zonal belt of low pressure, strong convection and heavy precipitation near the equator where the north-east trade winds meet the south-east trade winds. This band moves seasonally. (English)