Concept information
Preferred term
North Atlantic Oscillation
Definition
- A weather phenomenon over the North Atlantic Ocean of fluctuations in the difference of atmospheric pressure at sea level (SLP) between the Icelandic Low and the Azores High. Through fluctuations in the strength of the Icelandic Low and the Azores High, it controls the strength and direction of westerly winds and location of storm tracks across the North Atlantic. (Source: Wikipedia)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- NAO
In other languages
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French
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NAO
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ONA
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/CHC-WK4399M5-W
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