In the past, disruptions to the polar vortex have caused widespread weather impacts across the globe.
Other natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, will also become more frequent and more dangerous.
In early March, a large polar vortex located above the Arctic changed its trajectory.
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Image credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Photo:NOAA Climate.gov
Photo:NOAA Climate.gov
