Finally, the wavy jet stream became locked in place by persistent high-pressure systems, anchoring storm tracks over the same regions. This led to repeated episodes of heavy rainfall and catastrophic ...
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How the jet stream influences storms and heatwaves
The jet stream, or any wind, is the result of differences in surface temperature. In simple terms, warm air rises, creating low pressure, and cold air sinks, creating high pressure. Wind is the ...
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Why scientists fear the polar night jet is faltering and what’s next
The polar night jet, the high-altitude winter wind that circles the Arctic, acts like a flywheel for the cold season in the ...
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