Polar Lows

Renfrew, Ian A. and Sergeev, Denis E. (2026) Polar Lows. In: Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences. Elsevier, V1:803-V1:815. ISBN 9780323958219

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Abstract

Polar lows are subsynoptic-scale cyclones that develop over the polar and subpolar seas, poleward of the main polar front. They are typically less than 1000 km in scale and last just 12–48 hours, although can have associated surface wind speeds of over 30 m s−1 (60 knots). Polar lows are the most intense variety of polar mesoscale cyclones—systems that are ubiquitous in winter. The small size, transient lifecycle and geographic location of these cyclones makes them difficult to observe and forecast, therefore a maritime hazard. The occurrence of polar lows is influenced by environmental conditions and is expected to decline in the future.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	arctic instability lows,comma clouds,mesoscale cyclones,nordic seas,polar lows,polar mesocyclones,vortices,earth and planetary sciences(all) ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1900
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Science
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2024 09:30
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2026 11:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/95707
DOI:	10.1016/B978-0-323-96026-7.00102-8

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