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Sudden stratospheric warming (Q1066)

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Subject, term, tag: Sudden stratospheric warming
  • Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW)
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Sudden stratospheric warming
Subject, term, tag: Sudden stratospheric warming
  • Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW)

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A phenomena of rapid warming in the stratosphere at high latitudes (sometimes more than 50°C in 1–2 days) that can cause breakdown of stratospheric polar vortices. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
 
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