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Why did Hurricane Sandy take such an unusual track into New Jersey? [View all]
Link:
http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html
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The blocking ridge that steered Sandy into New Jersey
A strong ridge of high pressure parked itself over Greenland beginning on October 20, creating a "blocking ridge" that prevented the normal west-to-east flow of winds over Eastern North America. Think of the blocking ridge like a big truck parked over Greenland.
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Better than even chance that this is linked to arctic sea ice loss....
Dr. Jeff Masters, Weather Underground
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