Introduction Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity characteristics acquired from source regions, while local winds are small-scale atmospheric movements driven by local pressure gradients. Their relationship illustrates how large-scale atmospheric structures interact with terrain …
Case Study 1: Arctic Air Mass Intrusion and Extreme Cold in North America Geographical Thought & Perspectives: Models/Theories/Laws: Recent Data: Spatial Variation: Temporal Variation: Source: Insight: Arctic air mass intrusions validate atmospheric circulation models, demonstrating the link between climate change …