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Researchers at Stanford University have discovered the physical mechanism behind icy plumes that precede severe thunderstorms and potentially deadly tornadoes. The study reveals a hydraulic jump phenomenon triggered by fluid obstacles in the atmosphere, leading to rapid water vapor injection into the stratosphere.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Scientists solve mystery of icy plumes that may foretell deadly supercell storms Stanford University · Sep 9, 2021 · first to report
- Hydraulic jump drives stratospheric hydration above supercell thunderstorms American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 9, 2021