Definition of «decadal time scales»

Decadal time scales refer to a period of 10 years. In scientific contexts, it is often used in reference to climate patterns and weather systems that have an average duration of about ten years or more. This can include phenomena such as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycles, which occur roughly every two to seven years but have a longer term average of around 2-7 decades. Decadal time scales are also used in reference to social and economic trends that tend to repeat themselves over periods of about ten years or more.

Sentences with «decadal time scales»

  • Their method was able to explain about 70 percent of regional sea level variability on decadal time scales for the West Coast, about 80 percent for the East Coast, and about 45 percent for the Gulf Coast. (jpl.nasa.gov)
  • «Based on what we've found, it is possible that sea - level rise over decadal time scales will be a key storyline in future climate predictions,» he said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Scientists are producing some fascinating research on natural climate variability on decadal time scales as they search for an explanation for this unexpected slowdown in warming. (judithcurry.com)
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