Breytileikinn
Breytileikinn, Icelandic for "the variability," is a concept used in Icelandic meteorology and oceanography to describe natural fluctuations in weather and climate patterns over various timescales. It encompasses the inherent unpredictability and changeability of atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are not attributed to long-term, directional climate change. This includes phenomena such as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) effects, North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) variations, and other teleconnections that influence regional weather systems.
Understanding breytileikinn is crucial for forecasting and for assessing the impact of climate change. It highlights