Geography class: Scientists study how wavy jet stream plus ‘extra warmth’ fuels extreme weather

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• Climate change

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Scientists study how wavy jet stream plus ‘extra warmth’ fuels extreme weather

• Explain what is the jet stream

• Outline how the jet stream is responsible for the extreme weather experienced in both North America and Europe this winter

• Examine how scientists believe global warming is affecting the jet stream

Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun