Shifts in Atlantic currents hint at danger.
In today’s print New York Times, a vivid two-page map showing how the warming atmosphere is changing currents in the Atlantic Ocean, which scientists fear could have devastating climate ramifications. nyti.ms/2OKw129
In today’s print New York Times, a vivid two-page map showing how the warming atmosphere is changing currents in the Atlantic Ocean, which scientists fear could have devastating climate ramifications. nyti.ms/2OKw129
The Gulf Stream has shaped climate and history on four continents. Its currents swing west from Africa, influencing weather from Caracas to Miami to Europe.
Some scientists believe that melting Greenland ice will tip the balance of hot and cold that defines the North Atlantic.
Some scientists believe that melting Greenland ice will tip the balance of hot and cold that defines the North Atlantic.
Underwater sensors are tracking this delicate balance of heat and cold, saltwater and freshwater. The sensors reveal the hidden workings of ocean circulation where scientists are watching for weakening across the North Atlantic. nyti.ms/3sPdBMe
You can also see our animated version of the Gulf Stream, one of the mightiest rivers you will never see, carrying far more water than all the world’s freshwater rivers combined. nyti.ms/3sPdBMe
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