The Gulf Stream | New study questioned

Some of Sweden's leading researchers in the field question the study on how the Gulf Stream could collapse and lead to rapid and extreme cooling in northern Europe.

Frederik Schenk, Department of Geological Sciences (IGV) and Léon Chafik, Department of Meteorology (MISU), explain why the results of the new study are questioned.

See the clip here on SVT (in Swedish)

Explanation in English

 

Theme

Geology, Geography and Landscapes - Theme page Climate and Environment - Theme page Oceans and Lakes - Theme page Atmosphere and Weather - Theme page

Research subject

Marine Geology

Research group

IGV's Marine Geology group

The Marine Geology group studies the geology and history of the oceans through analyses of marine sediment archives and submarine landforms.

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