Important ocean currents that redistribute heat, cold and precipitation between the tropics and the northernmost parts of the Atlantic region will shut down around the year 2060 if current greenhouse gas emissions persist.
Tag: CLIMATE SYSTEMS
How did ancient extreme climate affect sand in the deep sea?
Geologists are interested in the sedimentary cycle – erosion from mountains that forms sand that is carried out to the ocean – because it’s foundational for understanding how the planet works.
New type of extremely reactive substance in the atmosphere
For the first time, an entirely new class of super-reactive chemical compounds has been discovered under atmospheric conditions.
Scientists shine new light on role of Earth’s orbit in the fate of ancient ice sheets
Scientists have finally put to bed a long-standing question over the role of Earth’s orbit in driving global ice age cycles.