Climatic Control FeaturesSouth AmericaNear Equatorial Trough (NET)

• Reference: USAFETAC/TN--92/004, PAG 2-9

• Formerly ITCZ/Equatorial Trough

• Where the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere trade winds converge.

• During the Srn Hemisphere Winter, the trade winds strengthen, pushing the NET north.

  • Dry Season over Amazonia-Ecuador-Peru
  • Wet Season over Colombia-Venezuela

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