Volcanic activity sparks the Arctic Oscillation

Abstract The parasol effect of volcanic dust and aerosol caused by volcanic eruption results in the deepening and strengthening of the Arctic vortex system, thus stimulating or strengthening the Arctic Oscillation (AO). Three of the strongest AOs in more than a century have been linked to volcanic e...

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Autores principales: Weizheng Qu, Fei Huang, Jinping Zhao, Ling Du, Yong Cao
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/8208ea7d527f4d8996985c8deb4eecb3
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Sumario:Abstract The parasol effect of volcanic dust and aerosol caused by volcanic eruption results in the deepening and strengthening of the Arctic vortex system, thus stimulating or strengthening the Arctic Oscillation (AO). Three of the strongest AOs in more than a century have been linked to volcanic eruptions. Every significant fluctuation of the AO index (AOI = ΔH_middle latitudes − ΔH_Arctic) for many years has been associated with a volcanic eruption. Volcanic activity occurring at different locations in the Arctic vortex circulation will exert different effects on the polar vortex.