The Jet Stream and Us
The jet stream has influenced bomber pilots in World War II, modern transatlantic flights, and extreme weather events like the 1987 hurricane.
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The jet stream has influenced bomber pilots in World War II, modern transatlantic flights, and extreme weather events like the 1987 hurricane.
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Sir Brian Hoskins from the University of Reading discusses the jet stream, a fast-moving ribbon of air crucial to weather patterns. The documentary covers its effects on World War II bomber pilots, modern transatlantic flights, and extreme weather events like the 1987 hurricane and severe floods. Scientists warn that changes in the jet stream's behavior could significantly impact climate and daily life. Kirsty McCabe from the BBC Weather Centre also contributes to the discussion.
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