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North Atlantic Turbulence Jumps 55% Amid Climate Concerns

9/25/2025

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Turbulence concerns affect about 3 million daily U.S. passengers, says Dr. Bjorn Birnir.
A British study finds North Atlantic turbulence up 55% from 1979 to 2020.
Climate change may contribute by affecting air pressure and wind speed.
Birnir and Luiza Angheluta-Bauer developed a model using Lagrangian and Eulerian mechanics.
The Delta Air Lines flight incident in Wyoming highlights turbulence.

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Turbulence concerns affect about 3 million daily U.S. passengers, says Dr. Bjorn Birnir.
A British study finds North Atlantic turbulence up 55% from 1979 to 2020.
Climate change may contribute by affecting air pressure and wind speed.
Birnir and Luiza Angheluta-Bauer developed a model using Lagrangian and Eulerian mechanics.
The Delta Air Lines flight incident in Wyoming highlights turbulence.