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South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ)

An atmospheric convergence zone in the southwestern Pacific Ocean that is characterised more by a convergence in wind direction than as a wind speed minimum. It extends from east of Papua New Guinea in a southeastward direction towards 120° E and 30° S.

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