The Arctic vortex in March 2011: a dynamical perspective
Despite the record ozone loss observed in March 2011, dynamical conditions in the Arctic stratosphere were unusual but not unprecedented. Weak planetary wave driving in February preceded cold anomalies in the polar lower stratosphere in March and a relatively late breakup of the Arctic vortex in Apr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
| Online Access: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/11/11447/2011/acp-11-11447-2011.pdf |