Looking for info about 2002 polar vortex rupture

In summary, the conversation discussed the research about the evolution of ozone holes over Antarctica, specifically the 2002 season where strong winds from the stratosphere altered the wind's circulation and created one of the weirdest recorded events. The speaker was looking for information about the origin of these winds and had found some papers on open-access websites, but was still searching for more information. They also mentioned finding a paper titled "Twenty Questions and Answers about the Ozone Layer: 2010 Update" by David Fahey and Michaela Hegglin to use for their report.
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Frank Einstein
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Hello everybody.

I am currently doing some research about the evolution of ozone holes over antartica.

I am interested in 2002's season, since strong winds from the stratosphere managed to alter the wind's clockwise circulation about the continent making it one of the weirdest recorded.

So far I have found nothing about the origin of these winds.

Can someone please tell me where can I find some information about them?

Thank you very much for reading.
 
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2004JD005322/epdf
NOy from Michelson Interferometer for Passive
Atmospheric Sounding on Environmental Satellite
during the Southern Hemisphere polar vortex split in
September//October 2002

This is the only paper I have on this computer. It is open-access
 
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Frank Einstein said:
So far I have found nothing about the origin of these winds.

so where have you tried ??

NOAA
NIWA
CSIRO
 
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CapnGranite said:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2003GL016899/epdf
POAM III observations of the anomalous 2002 Antarctic ozone hole

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2003GL017117/epdf
Unusual stratospheric transport and mixing during the 2002 Antarctic
winter

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2003GL017577/epdf
POAM measurements of PSCs and water vapor in the 2002 Antarctic
vortex

There are probably more

Thank you very much. I think I will be able to write more thanks to this.
davenn said:
so where have you tried ??

NOAA
NIWA
CSIRO

On the internet; I am not suposed to use more than the text given by mi professor, it's title is twenty questions and anwsers about the ozone layer: 2010 update. The authors are David Fahey and Michaela Hegglin.

I want to add more information to my report; the best I have found so far is this:

http://chem.libretexts.org/Core/Phy...tudies:_Kinetics/Depletion_of_the_Ozone_Layer

But it hasn't any information abou the origin of the winds.
 

1. What is a polar vortex?

The polar vortex is a large, low-pressure system that forms in the Earth's polar regions during the winter. It is a circulation of strong, upper-level winds that keeps cold air trapped in the Arctic and helps to regulate global weather patterns.

2. What caused the 2002 polar vortex rupture?

The 2002 polar vortex rupture was caused by a sudden stratospheric warming event, where a large pulse of warm air from the lower atmosphere rose into the stratosphere and disrupted the normal flow of the polar vortex. This led to a weakening and splitting of the vortex, causing it to shift southward and bring colder air into the mid-latitudes.

3. How did the 2002 polar vortex rupture affect weather patterns?

The 2002 polar vortex rupture caused a disruption in the normal flow of the jet stream, leading to extreme weather events in many parts of the world. Some areas experienced record-breaking cold temperatures, while others saw unusually warm temperatures. It also caused changes in precipitation patterns and storm tracks, leading to severe winter storms in some regions.

4. Is the 2002 polar vortex rupture related to climate change?

There is ongoing research to determine the exact relationship between the 2002 polar vortex rupture and climate change. Some studies suggest that the warming of the Arctic due to climate change may be weakening the polar vortex and making it more susceptible to disruptions. However, more research is needed to fully understand this connection.

5. Could another polar vortex rupture happen in the future?

Yes, polar vortex ruptures are a natural occurrence and can happen in any given winter season. However, the frequency and severity of these events may be affected by climate change and other factors. It is important for scientists to continue studying the polar vortex and its potential impacts on global weather patterns.

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