Climate Change Disrupting Atmospheric WavesGiant atmospheric waves that are part of the global weath

Climate Change Disrupting Atmospheric WavesGiant atmospheric waves that are part of the global weather system are being disrupted by climate change. And this disruption is behind the extreme weather seen around the globe. Vladimir Petoukhov, lead author and scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) says “What we found is that during several recent extreme weather events these planetary waves almost freeze in their tracks for weeks. So instead of bringing in cool air after having brought warm air in before, the heat just stays. In fact, we observe a strong amplification of the usually weak, slowly moving component of these waves,”They developed a complex system of equations and models tested and proven with help from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. These models helped substantiate previous research that had linked extreme weather events with climate change, but did not have a mechanism to cause it.—AdamPhoto: PIKFurther Reading:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130225153128.htmhttp://www.pik-potsdam.de/ -- source link

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