MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Beast from the East explained - why is it so cold?
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Description
Prof Tom Choularton, head of the Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Manchester, said at this time of year there is normally a polar vortex - a large mass of cold air - in the upper atmosphere, also known as the stratosphere. This vortex is what causes air to usually move from west to east.
Media coverage
| Title | Beast from the East explained - why is it so cold? |
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| Media name/outlet | Manchester Evening News |
| Media type | Web |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Date | 26/02/18 |
| Description | Prof Tom Choularton, head of the Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Manchester, said at this time of year there is normally a polar vortex - a large mass of cold air - in the upper atmosphere, also known as the stratosphere. This vortex is what causes air to usually move from west to east. |
| URL | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/beast-from-east-cold-snow-14340964?utm_source=google_news&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=google_news&utm_content=sitemap |
| Persons | Thomas Choularton |