What is Polar Vortex?

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs in both the stratosphere and troposphere at high latitudes, close to the poles. It is formed by the rotation of cold, dense air.

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A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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