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Understanding the northward movement of the subtropical westerly jet in changing climates - EurekAlert


<p>A new study suggests that&nbsp;about 72% of the subtropical westerly jet&#39;s northward movement is because of changes in temperature, while about 28% is due to swirling air patterns. The shift&nbsp;likely indicates changes in how different parts of the Northern Hemisphere interact with each other in terms of air circulation and weather systems.</p>

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