Friday, February 21, 2014

Warmer World May Wreak Havoc with the Atlantic

The giant oceanic salt and heat pump known as the Thermohaline Circulation. [Credit: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2001 Report] Click to enlarge.
A warming world could slow the circulation of the Atlantic Ocean, potentially triggering African droughts and more rapid sea level rise around Europe.  If it happens, it won't be the first time the Atlantic has been disrupted during a warm period.

 Warmer World May Wreak Havoc with the Atlantic
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