How a Wayward Arctic Current Could Cool the Climate in Europe

in climate •  7 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.

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