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The Mid-Atlantic Seaboard.

Authors :
Darack, Ed
Source :
Weatherwise. Sep2007, Vol. 60 Issue 5, p16-17. 2p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article provides information on the storms that commonly hit the mid-Atlantic seaboard of the U.S. The Gulf Stream current is a 40- to 90-mile-wide river of warm water that runs north along the mid-Atlantic coastline. It is rank as the most significant single factor in the mid-Atlantic region's climate and weather events. The Gulf Stream acts as a conveyor belt for cyclones. The heat energy of the Gulf Stream fed tropical storms and hurricanes that run up the Atlantic coast.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00431672
Volume :
60
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Weatherwise
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26496452
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3200/WEWI.60.5.16-17