Article - Jet Stream Research

The second part of the drinking water post is on its way, but I thought I'd point out this news article, discussing research currently being undertaken on the jet stream - a powerful high altitude wind, one which is responsible for transporting stormy weather systems towards the UK, and thus plays an important role in flooding. Later in the blog, I will talk about how changes in weather patterns will influence flooding events. The article talks more about understanding the jet stream to aid weather forecasting, but this is relevant to the hydrological cycle - prior warning of a storm that could cause dangerous flooding is very important.