ISSN 1000-0526
CN 11-2282/P
CN 11-2282/P
Research Progress on Causes and Climatic Effects of West Asia Land Surface Thermal Anomalies
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Abstract:
Under the background of global warming, West Asia has emerged as a prominent a hotspot of land surface warming. Observations Observational records reveal significant long-term warming trends in land surface temperature (LST) over this region, accompanied by notable decadal shifts and substantial interannual variability. Understanding the basic features, drivers and climatic effect of land surface thermal anomalies over West Asia is of great practical significance for addressing climate change challenges. This review synthesizes recent studies on land surface thermal anomalies over West Asia, beginning observational evidence and examining the associated atmospheric circulation variations and external forcings. It further explores the impacts of these thermal anomalies on regional climate, Indian monsoon and climate, large-scale circulation systems and atmospheric teleconnection patterns, and climate anomalies in China. Nevertheless, the complex topography and high spatiotemporal heterogeneity of land surface thermal conditions over West Asia necessitate further investigation. Critical research gaps including identifying the dominant causes of LST anomalies, elucidating the mechanisms of local land-atmosphere interactions. Advancing the understanding of global and regional climate change through the lens of land surface thermal anomalies will strengthen the scientific foundation for reliable climate prediction.
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