The convergence zone does not coincide with the geographical equator, instead it lies at the meteorological equator. ... They change with the seasons and move slightly north in the northern summer and return toward the equator in the northern winter. The north-south movement of the ITCZ is linked to monsoons.
The different between the geographic equator and the meteorological Itcz equator?
The equatorial area at which the trade winds converge. The ITCZ usually lies at or near the meteorological equator; also called the doldrums. ... It is situated about 5° north of the geographical equator, and its position changes with the seasons, moving slightly north in northern summer. Also called the thermal equator.
