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Decreasing seasonal cycle amplitude of methane in the northern high latitudes being driven by lower-latitude changes in emissions and transport
School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Chris Wilson
School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
National Centre for Earth Observation, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Martyn P. Chipperfield
School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
National Centre for Earth Observation, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Emanuel Gloor
School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Alistair Manning
Hadley Centre, Met Office, Exeter, UK
Ruth Doherty
School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Short summary
Surface observations of methane show that the seasonal cycle amplitude (SCA) of methane is decreasing in the northern high latitudes (NHLs) but increased globally (1995–2020). The NHL decrease is counterintuitive, as we expect the SCA to increase with increasing concentrations. We use a chemical transport model to investigate changes in SCA in the NHLs. We find well-mixed methane and changes in emissions from Canada, the Middle East, and Europe are the largest contributors to the SCA in NHLs.
Surface observations of methane show that the seasonal cycle amplitude (SCA) of methane is...
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