European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'
A North Atlantic 'cold blob' and a weakening ocean current system are being linked to increased heatwave risks across Europe.
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The brief
An ocean 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic is appearing as an accomplice to European heatwaves. This phenomenon is associated with the weakening of a giant ocean system that typically keeps Europe warm, as well as the potential for the Gulf Stream to shift its course toward Canada.
Coverage from Nature, Yahoo, and The Week emphasizes the role of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and its response to historical freshwater increases. The Climate Impact Company specifically correlates the 'North Atlantic Warm Hole' with European heat risk.
According to the Climate Impact Company, observers should expect a repeat of these heat risks in July and August.
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Quick answers
What is the 'cold blob'?
It is a phenomenon in the Atlantic that coverage suggests could be a sign of trouble and an accomplice to heatwaves in Europe.
Which ocean system is weakening?
A giant ocean system that keeps Europe warm is weakening, with Nature focusing on the AMOC's response to historical freshwater increases.
When are further heat risks expected?
The Climate Impact Company expects a repeat of heat risks in July and August.
Coverage (8)
- A Giant Ocean System That Keeps Europe Warm Is Weakening News18 · 1d ago
- A Giant Ocean System That Keeps Europe Warm Is Weakening News18 · 1d ago
- AMOC response to historical freshwater increase Nature · 1d ago
- North Atlantic Warm Hole Correlated With Europe Heat Risk; Expect Repeat in July and August Climate Impact Company · 1d ago
- Gulf Stream goes Canadian: It’s happened before and it could again The Weather Network · 1d ago
- A strange ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic could be a sign of trouble The Week · 1d ago
- Reply to: AMOC response to historical freshwater increase Nature · 1d ago
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob' Yahoo · 1d ago
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