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Map: Projected Storm Energy Differences 21st-20th C, in joules per square meter (2007, IPCC)
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"A consistent poleward and upward shift and intensification of the storm tracks is found in an ensemble of 21st century climate simulations performed by 15 coupled climate models. ... The poleward shift of the storm tracks also tends to be accompanied by poleward shifts in surface wind stress and precipitation, and a shift towards the high index state of the annular modes." [Jeffrey H. Yin, NCAR] |