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The ITCZ moves farther “north or south” over land than over the oceans because it is drawn toward

areas of the
warmest surface temperatures.
ITCZ can be as wide as 300 nautical miles
In July: The ITCZ is between “5 and 15 degrees North of the Equator OVER water”
“Further North Up to 40 degrees OVER the land masses”

In January: The ITCZ generally “5 and 15 degrees South than the Equator OVER water”
“Extends Further South Up to 40 degrees OVER the land masses”

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