The intertropical convergence zone coincides with Earth's meteorological equator which is different than the 0° latitude line.

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The ITCZ lies at the thermal equator. The thermal equator, however, does not form a straight line. It is approximately 5° north of the geographical equator. Information can be found in the section Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone Coincides with Earth's Meteorological Equator Which