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Our results show that drydown CAPE development varies geographically based on hydroclimate and can also depend on initial soil moisture content and moist enthalpy conditions. The impact of these factors on CAPE can be explained by their effect on evaporation, demonstrating the importance of evaporative controls on convective adjustment and providing a benchmark for understanding the relationship between soil moisture and precipitation.","abstract_has_math":false,"creators":["Zhang, Lily N."],"institution":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","degree_name":"Bachelor","degree_level":null,"degree_discipline":null,"degree_department":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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