NAO Index
NAO Index :
This index measures the anomalies in sea level pressure between the Icelandic low pressure system and the Azores high pressure system. When the difference is positive the northeastern United States sees an increase in temperature and a decrease in snow days; the central US has increased precipitation, the North Sea has an increase in storms; and Norway along with Northern Europe has warmer temperatures and increased precipitation. When the difference is negative the Tropical Atlantic and Gulf coast have increased number of strong hurricanes; northern Europe is drier, and Turkey along with other Mediterranean countries has increased precipitation
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