New Study Reveals Gulf Stream's Sensitivity to Climate Change
Research indicates that weaker winds due to climate change could significantly reduce the Gulf Stream's strength, impacting European temperatures and sea levels.
- The Gulf Stream was stronger during the last ice age due to powerful winds in the North Atlantic.
- Weaker winds in the future could lead to a weaker Gulf Stream, cooling Europe and raising sea levels in North America.
- The study used sediment cores to analyze past Gulf Stream strength and its potential future changes.
- The Gulf Stream is part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which is crucial for global heat distribution.
- Researchers emphasize the complexity of ocean currents and the need for nuanced climate change projections.
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