Nor’easter storm has recently caused devastation across the northeastern US, distinguished by heavy snow, blizzards, rain, flooding, and huge crashing waves.
About the Nor’easter:
- TheNor’easter is a winter storm typically occurs between September and April, differing from hurricanes that originate over the tropics’ warm waters.
- It is named after its northeastern winds along the East Coast.
- Its formation involves the polar jet stream moving cold air southward from Canada and eastward towards the ocean, meeting the Atlantic Ocean’s warm water from the Gulf Stream.
- This interaction creates a low-pressure system, leading to clouds and storm development.
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