Arctic Amplification and Extreme Weather
The “Arctic Paradox” was coined during recent winters when speculations arose that the dramatic changes in the Arctic may be linked to severe snowstorms and cold temperatures in mid-latitudes, particularly along the U.S. east coast and in Europe.
Recent studies have illuminated these linkages. Evidence is presented for a physical mechanism connecting Arctic Amplification — the enhanced warming in high northern latitudes relative to the northern hemisphere — with the frequency and intensity of several types of extreme weather events in mid-latitudes, such as droughts, floods, heat waves, and cold spells.
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Tags: 2012, Arctic, Arctic Amplification, Extreme Weather, Jeff Masters, Jennifer Francis, Jet Stream, Video, Weather
Categories: Arctic, Atmosphere, Extreme Weather, Video
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About the Author: Chris Machens

Chris covers the climate since 2011, and when not posting articles to the site he usually works on our next video production.
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