Intertropical Convergence Zone

Narrow terrestrial band of low pressure located around the equator, where the trade winds of both hemispheres converge. It is known internationally by the acronym ITCZ. Thanks to the large moisture inputs resulting from this convergence and the high level of solar radiation, gigantic storms grow in this area, characterizing the tropical climate. The ITCZ is located mostly south of the equator during the boreal winter and to the north in summer. This seasonal shift, together with the Coriolis effect, due to the Earth's rotation, is responsible for the change that takes place in the monsoon regime, which differs depending on the time of year.