""Based on Williams's research, severe clear-air turbulence has increased by 55% since the 1970s, and it's only going up. Over the next few decades, turbulence is expected to quadruple along some busy routes.""
""Clear-air turbulence, in simple terms, is turbulence that's not caused by clouds or stormsâmeaning that, for flight crews, it can essentially appear out of the blue.""
New research by Paul Williams at the University of Reading highlights a concerning trend: clear-air turbulence is increasing due to climate change. Analysis shows that severe cases have risen by 55% since the 1970s and may quadruple along busy routes in the coming decades, causing safety concerns for aviation. Clear-air turbulence, unlike typical turbulence triggered by weather, occurs unexpectedly due to the dynamics of jet streams. These findings suggest a future where passengers may experience much bumpier flights as climate conditions continue to evolve.
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