If AMOC Runs Amok, Life In The US & Europe Will Change Dramatically
AMOC, which includes the Gulf Stream, controls the climate in much of the northern hemisphere. What if it stops flowing?
AMOC, which includes the Gulf Stream, controls the climate in much of the northern hemisphere. What if it stops flowing?
Understanding the Changes Could Help Predict Future Trends in Extreme Events
The most recent study says the Gulf Stream may shut down as early as 2025, with devastating climate effects for the entire world.
Climate scientists say the flow of the Gulf Stream has been reduced by 15% since 1950, which could lead to a tipping point in the Earth’s climate that will bring colder winters and warmer summers to Europe.
This article was originally published on 1Sun4All. From the ship’s blog, Violeta writes: “We arrived at the edge of the Gulf Stream and are increasing the pace of vertical profiles. Faithful to ‘zigzagodromy’, we are following the boundary region of the whirlpool, eddy, which detaches from the main current by successively deploying … [continued]
This article first appeared on 1sun4all. MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, with her crew and scientists onboard, arrived in Boston to continue her 2013 “PlanetSolar DeepWater” expedition. Education days are planned for the stopover in Boston. The Gulf Stream tracking will continue as her next voyage takes her to the … [continued]