"A radical shift of the Arctic atmospheric circulation" [View All]

[Louisiana1976]

A new atmospheric circulation pattern called the "Arctic rapid change pattern" or the "Arctic dipole" has emerged in the past several years according to Dr. Jeff Masters.

"The dramatic loss of Arctic sea ice in recent years has created a fundamental new change in the atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere that has sped up sea ice loss and is affecting fall and winter weather across most of the Northern Hemisphere, according to several recent studies. Arctic sea ice loss peaks in September and October, exposing a large area of open water that heats the air above it. This extra heat has helped drive September - November air temperatures in the Arctic to 1°C (1.8°F) or more above average over about half of the depth of the lower atmosphere."

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/12/813562/-A-Radical-Shift-of-the-Arctic-Atmospheric-Circulation-Climate-Change-Reality