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Blocking and its Response to Climate Change

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Current Climate Change Reports, 4 (3): 287--300 (Sep 1, 2018)
DOI: 10.1007/s40641-018-0108-z

Abstract

Atmospheric blocking events represent some of the most high-impact weather patterns in the mid-latitudes, yet they have often been a cause for concern in future climate projections. There has been low confidence in predicted future changes in blocking, despite relatively good agreement between climate models on a decline in blocking. This is due to the lack of a comprehensive theory of blocking and a pervasive underestimation of blocking occurrence by models. This paper reviews the state of knowledge regarding blocking under climate change, with the aim of providing an overview for those working in related fields.

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