The global population of mesoscale convective complexes

A global set of 714 mesoscale convective complexes is compiled and some of the common properties of the convective systems are identified and examined from a global perspective. the data set includes date of occurrence, time of first storms, initiation, maximum extent, termination, duration, cold‐cloud shield areas, and tracks from initiation to termination.

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