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The Met Office says the UK is highly likely to see a polar vortex collapse in March - the weather phenomenon responsible for 2018’s ‘Beast from the East’. A sudden stratospheric warming (SSW ...

The polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air circulating around the poles in the stratosphere — a layer in the atmosphere hovering between 7.5 and 31 miles (12 and 50 kilometers ...

There’s also an 80% chance that a polar vortex could collapse later this month, forecasters said, bringing wintry conditions. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said ...

As part of its fleet renewal plan, the Canadian Coast Guard is acquiring 2 polar icebreakers through the NSS. To deliver these vessels by the early 2030s, construction work is being done by 2 ...

The polar vortex is a part of Earth's atmosphere that is found over the North Pole. Strong winds typically keep the vortex locked in place, but periodically, changes in the weather can cause the ...

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A late cold snap could affect the UK, due to a polar vortex collapse that is likely to cause extreme winter conditions across North America and Canada. The weather phenomenon is expected in the middle ...

Such an event may lead to a significant weakening of the polar vortex, a term usually reserved for particularly harsh weather conditions. The Met Office has now spoken out about the likelihood of ...

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