Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Low-level coastal jets are a common climatic phenomenon along much of the coast of Tenerife. However, there are large differences in intensity and frequency between the northern and southeastern facades of the island, even though both are exposed to the trade winds. This study analyzes how a local factor, such as the existing vegetation cover, influences this phenomenon. Comparing the wind records and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index of both exposed facades, it is observed that the lower the values of this index of vegetation cover, the greater the increase in the mean diurnal wind speed. It can be stated, from nine years of study, that there are clear indications of a relationship between the vegetation index used and the low-level coastal jet intensity.
Source: Atmosphere
Authors: Emilio Megías, Manuel García-Román
Institution: Universidad de La Laguna
Language: English
Subfield: Atmospheric Science
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4411962935