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Hrishikesh AloneAIR 61· 2025

Question 13What are atmospheric rivers? How do they influence global weather patterns and impact human settlements?GS1GS1

What are 'atmospheric rivers'? How do they influence global weather patterns and impact human settlements?

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Introduction

Atmospheric rivers refers to water flow in the earth's atmosphere under the influence of earth's rotation and upper atmospheric winds.

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Main Body

Atmospheric rivers: 1. Flows along the jet stream directions. 2. Part of atmospheric circulation. 3. Concentrated water-budget of the earth. 4. Formed due to evaporation of water through low figure towers. 5. Found at altitude of (12-18 km) [troposphere]

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Diagram

Diagram showing atmospheric layers with labels for atmospheric river, jet stream directions, and altitude measurements

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  • Clear definition of atmospheric rivers
  • Explains formation mechanism
  • Specifies altitude range

Topper

Hrishikesh Alone

AIR 612025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems

Atmospheric rivers and their impact

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