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Questions for Discussion: The Great Flood of 1993

What is the pattern of the jet stream during a typical year?
Contrast the weather pattern responsible for the flood of 1993 with the normal pattern.
What do meteorologists suspect caused the jet stream to detour and consistently flow over the upper Midwest?
What are some ways that humans can control flooding to avoid these types of disasters?
How does the jet stream influence the weather where you live?