Definition of «meridional»

The term meridional refers to something that is situated or directed towards the south. It can also describe a climate characterized by warm summers and mild winters, with little seasonal temperature variation. In geographical terms, it relates to the imaginary line that runs around the Earth from pole to pole, known as the meridian.

Phrases with «meridional»

Sentences with «meridional»

If sluggish ocean currents (slowing of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) halt or redistribute, we are in for a heap of chaotic climate change mayhem. (paulbeckwith.net)
eg «These studies provide new insights on the sensitivity and response of meridional ocean circulation to melt water inputs to the North Atlantic high latitudes (e.g., Bamberg et al., 2010; Irvali et al., 2012; Morley et al., 2011) and their potential role in amplifying small radiative variations into large a climate response through dynamic changes in ocean - atmosphere interactions (e.g., Morely et al., 2011; Irvali et al., 2012; Morley et al., 2014). (realclimate.org)
We find robust relationships among seasonal and regional patterns of weaker poleward thickness gradients, weaker zonal upper - level winds, and a more meridional flow direction. (climatestate.com)
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