Javascript to make the page jump to a specific location

Question

I there a way in javascript to make the page jump to a specific location on the page, such as

Answer 1

2020 Answer

A simple and modern way to do this would be like this:

document.getElementById("jump_to_this_location").scrollIntoView({behavior: 'smooth'});

The behaviour: 'smooth' argument makes the jump... well... smooth. Which is something probably most of you want.