Speed divergence in the upper atmosphere refers to the situation where air masses are moving away from a specific point at different speeds. This often occurs in regions where the jet streams and other high-altitude wind patterns interact. Jet streams are fast-flowing, narrow air currents found in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. They are driven by temperature and pressure gradients and play a significant role in weather patterns and climate dynamics.

Jet streams are associated with speed divergence due to the variation in wind speeds along their length. When two different jet streams or jet streaks (areas of particularly strong wind within a jet stream) interact, or when a jet stream encounters a significant atmospheric feature like a mountain range, speed divergence can occur. This creates regions of rising and sinking air masses, which in turn influence weather patterns and atmospheric circulation.

The upper air circulation, including the behavior of jet streams and other wind patterns in the upper atmosphere, has a profound influence on the climate. Here's how it works:

In summary, the upper air circulation, including jet streams and other high-altitude wind patterns, plays a crucial role in shaping weather patterns, temperature distribution, climate zones, and ocean currents. Changes in these circulation patterns can lead to shifts in regional and global climates, affecting everything from local weather to broader climate trends.

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When divergence occurs in the upper levels of the atmosphere it leads to rising air. The rate the air rises depends on the magnitude of the divergence and other lifting or sinking mechanisms in the atmosphere. The 1st diagram below shows two examples of divergence. When speed divergence occurs in the upper atmosphere, what effect does it have on cyclogenesis? It greatly enhances cyclogenesis by increasing convergence on the surface below. The first is speed divergence (stretching). This divergence occurs when the wind speed increases downstream of the region. This pushes air out of the area. The second type is directional divergence also act diffluence. This upper level convergence will cause the air to sink and will give generally clear skies. If the winds travel from warm to cold air, we have warm air advection and a ridge will strengthen. Warm air advection results in divergence aloft and rising air, which is cloudy and possibly results in precipitation.This upper level convergence will cause the air to sink and will give generally clear skies. If the winds travel from warm to cold air, we have warm air advection and a ridge will strengthen. Warm air advection results in divergence aloft and rising air, which is cloudy and possibly results in precipitation.The air then diverges at upper levels of the troposphere. Air flows outward from a high pressure center at the surface, leading to sinking motion above the high pressure center. This sinking motion is typically associated with clear skies. At upper levels air often converges above a high pressure center. Divergence aloft is associated with rising air throughout the troposphere, which is associated with low pressure and convergence at the surface. Convergence aloft is associated with sinking air throughout the troposphere, which is associated with high pressure at the surface and thus divergence at the surface. When upper-level divergence is stronger than lower- level convergence, more air is taken out at the top than is brought in at the bottom. Surface pressure drops, and the low intensifies, or "deepens." Upper air circulation, the jet stream influences the monsoon as well as the climate in India. The easterly jet stream of the summer season helps with the onset of the South-West monsoon. The South branch of the jet stream in the winter season intensifies high pressure centres over the North-Western India. This jet stream is responsible for bringing western disturbances from the Mediterranean region in to the Indian sub-continent. Winter rain and heat storms in north-western plains and occasional heavy snowfall in hilly regions are caused by these disturbances. The upper air circulation of the region (Indian subcontinent) is dominated by a westerly flow which is governed by Jet stream. Due to their location over 27°-30° N latitude, these jet streams are known as sub-tropical westerly jet streams. They blow south of the Himalayas, throughout the year except in summer. The upper air circulation belongs to the jet streams. In case of India, the position of the streams is north of the Himalayas in summers and south of the Himalayas in winters bringing monsoon to the country. The combination of oceanic and atmospheric circulation drives global climate by redistributing heat and moisture. Areas located near the tropics remain warm and relatively wet throughout the year. In temperate regions, variation in solar input drives seasonal changes.