Phrases with «subtropical jet»

The phrase "subtropical jet" refers to a strong wind current in the Earth's atmosphere that flows from the tropics to the subtropics. It is a high-altitude jet stream that often affects weather patterns in regions near the Earth's equator and the areas just north and south of it. Full definition

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Sentences with «subtropical jet»

Polar jet stream Subtropical jet stream These fast winds are known as jet streams and they continuously circle the Earth. (slideplayer.com)
One sentence summary: A strengthened subtropical jet stream — which is the primary means by which El Niño brings increased precipitation to California — is unlikely to occur prior to winter due to the intrinsic seasonal cycle of temperature variations across the Pacific Basin. (weatherwest.com)
Over the western U.S., for example, the Pacific subtropical jet went from providing moisture to southern California and the Great Basin during the glacial era to dumping it over northern California and Oregon as it does today. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «subtropical jet»

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