wind shear
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El Niño in the Pacific Basin decreases wind shear, so it removes the inhibitive storm-decapitating effect of wind shear at the same time that it amplifies water temperature,” Swain said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In the Pacific, the weather phenomenon weakens vertical wind shear that allows storm systems there to brew stronger.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
There is currently limited wind shear meaning the storm has chance to strengthen.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Vertical wind shear refers to changes in wind speed or direction with height.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
As it did, wind shear blew it laterally off course.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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