How a Wayward Arctic Current Could Cool the Climate in Europe

in #climate7 years ago (edited)

Interesting article about the Beaufort Gyre and it's effect on climate and the recent freezing conditions

https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-a-wayward-arctic-current-could-cool-the-climate-in-europe
Image of Beaufort Gyre

The Beaufort Gyre, a key Arctic Ocean current, is acting strangely. Scientists say it may be on the verge of discharging a huge amount of ice and cold freshwater that could kick off a period of lower temperatures in northern Europe.