Loss of Arctic sea ice impacting Atlantic Ocean water circulation system
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 13:02
in Earth & Climate
Arctic sea ice is not merely a passive responder to the climate changes occurring around the world, according to new research. Scientists say the ongoing Arctic ice loss can play an active role in altering one of the planet's largest water circulation systems: the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).