Recent increases in Arctic freshwater flux affects Labrador Sea convection and Atlantic overturning circulation
Labrador Sea convection and the Atlantic overturning circulation are sensitive to surface freshening of the North Atlantic. Here, the authors show that the recent increases in Arctic freshwater flux can directly weaken Labrador Sea convection and potentially affect the overturning circulation.
Published in: | Nature Communications |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2016
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10525 https://doaj.org/article/c56086e5729e4d9fb08c5f12e938fb0a |
Summary: | Labrador Sea convection and the Atlantic overturning circulation are sensitive to surface freshening of the North Atlantic. Here, the authors show that the recent increases in Arctic freshwater flux can directly weaken Labrador Sea convection and potentially affect the overturning circulation. |
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