不知道大家有沒有發現,今年的冬天比起往年要溫暖的多,只有氣團下來的那幾天溫度有下降到20度以下。很多人都認為這和前兩年特別寒冷的冬天有關係。事實上,今年的暖冬與發生在北極的某個現象有關。當北半球進入冬天的時候,北極將會陷入永夜,北極極區與溫帶的溫度差會增加,此時,北極極區會產生極區渦旋。今年會有暖冬是因為極區渦旋增強的關係。渦旋曾如果增強,冷空氣就不容易從極區逸散並且南下,相反的,如果極區渦旋沒這麼強,冷空氣就容易從北極飄下來。極區渦旋會和大氣中的一些因子產生相互作用,所以強弱是會變化的。此外,極區與溫帶的溫度差也會造成渦旋強度的改變。
有些科學家預測,在進入1月的時候,極區渦旋將因為極區溫度上升 而減弱,冷氣團南下,讓冬天的溫度開始下降。科學家則認為,北極海域冰塊的溶解以及西伯利亞地區冰雪覆蓋面積跨大是造成極區渦旋增強的主因。這兩個現象讓北極的溫度下降(冰塊融解時會吸熱,冰雪覆蓋率增加使整體氣溫下降),極區渦旋增強。而這些現象有可能會在1月份出現變化,讓今年冬天的氣溫開始下降。和我一樣喜歡冷冬的人,可以好好期待一下了。而怕冷的人可能要有心理準備囉!
Share personal learning on science and update latest science knowledge. Hope visitors enjoy the world of science and have great discussions.
About Me
Bio
I have a wide range of hobbies such as doing sports, playing musical instruments , and reading. I enjoy playing basketball and tennis. As for music preference, I love rock musics, classical musics, and musical plays. In addition, I play the electric guitar and used to play in a band. Being a forum lover, I enjoy having great conversations with friends , discussing social issues or any other interesting topics. Learning new things is one of my favorite things in life. Welcome to my blog and feel free to share your ideas with me. Learning can be so much fun and the opportunity to learn with others just makes it even better!
Hi Wind,
ReplyDeleteYou're right about this. I just read a similar article on the internet this morning! Lower temperature can be expected this month!