northward

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Lead author Dr. Caroline D. Cappello was intrigued by this different timing of seasonal movement and notes that "northward migratory behavior raises interesting questions about the recent and historical pressures that shape these movement strategies."

From Science Daily

This large-scale system influences global climate by carrying warm, salty surface waters northward and sending cooler waters back toward the tropics at depth.

From Science Daily

And the jet stream — the west-to-east band of wind in the atmosphere — shifts northward.

From Los Angeles Times

The system is expected to move northwards towards neighbouring Tamil Nadu state in India by Sunday.

From Barron's

While marching northward, Roz passed beautiful boulevards and architecture and gardens and art.

From Literature