The history of scientific research on the North Atlantic Oscillation

The North Atlantic Oscillation is one of the most dominant and oldest known world weather patterns. This article will briefly review the intriguing discovery and history of scientific research of this fascinating phenomenon. By reviewing previous scientific investigations, it can be seen that several contemporary themes have recurred ever since the early scientific studies. The review will conclude with a brief speculation on how these themes are likely to develop with future research.

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