Ocean Current 'collapse' Could Trigger 'profound Cooling' in Northern Europe
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A study suggests that a collapse of ocean currents could lead to profound cooling in northern Europe, despite global warming, sparking skepticism and criticism in the HN discussion.
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https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/products/ocean/sst/contour/index.h...
this year is definitly a bit odd
major currents like the labrador and gulf stream are clearly visible, along with various cold water upwellings, like off California
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