Concept information
Preferred term
north atlantic oscillation
Definition
- [Stephen R. Meyers] The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is the leading mode of atmospheric variability in the North Atlantic region, influencing storm tracks and creating a dipole pattern of precipitation from north to south across Western Europe.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- NAO
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20403
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