The phrase "climatic shifts" refers to significant changes or variations in the weather patterns and overall climate conditions of a specific area or the entire planet. Full definition
This has created a broader understanding of what causes climatic shifts and a greater appreciation for the ocean's role in global weather patterns. (sciencemag.org)
According to the predictions developed during this study future climatic shifts will cause some combinations of climate factors that currently exist to disappear from the state. (earthtimes.org)
There is a significant risk that many of the trends will accelerate, leading to an increasing risk of abrupt or irreversible climatic shifts. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)