Regression patterns of the five leading SST modes onto ST for different EOF truncation choices. For slab modes, the regressions are computed with the SOM variate time series onto SOM ST, and for coupled modes, we regress the FCM variate onto FCM ST. A truncation of (left) 20 EOFs, (middle) 30 EOFs, and (right) 40 EOFs are shown.
Citation: Journal of Climate 37, 10; 10.1175/JCLI-D-23-0609.1