Natural Hazards
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll notes that the polar vortex encircling Antarctica can become disturbed and cause polar air to encroach on New Zealand.
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The rare event driving the Southern Hemisphere’s weather | NIWA
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An unusual disturbance high above Antarctica is causing polar air to encroach on different parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand.
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