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Böing, S.J. (author), Jonker, H.J.J, (author), Siebesma, A.P. (author), Grabowski, W.W. (author)The rapid transition from shallow to deep convection is investigated using large-eddy simulations. The role of cold pools, which occur due to the evaporation of rainfall, is explored using a series of experiments in which their formation is suppressed.A positive feedback occurs: the presence of cold pools promotes deeper, wider, and more buoyant...journal article 2012