Ann Rev Mar Sci July 2016 PMID 25560606

The role of the Gulf Stream in European climate.

Jaime B Palter

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Peak: 1 in Jun 2021
across 4 sources since Jun 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions focus on explaining the Gulf Stream's influence on climate with references to scholarly works and scientific phenomena, such as the impact of the Gulf's potential weakening and methane release; the tone includes curiosity and some technical detail, demonstrating moderate engagement and recognition of its significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific overview of the Gulf Stream's role, showing moderate support and understanding of its importance.

InterestHigh interest

Social discussions reflect high curiosity and relevance, especially with references to climate implications and related phenomena like methane release.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants bring up specific scientific concepts and sources, indicating a genuine attempt to understand and contribute to the discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions show interest and engagement, they seem more exploratory than indicating immediate practical change or decisive influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The Gulf Stream is a key ocean current that transports warm water northward, significantly impacting climate patterns in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe.
  • Evidence suggests that variations in Gulf Stream heat transport can lead to noticeable changes in temperature, rainfall, and storm activity in Europe over decades or longer.
  • As climate change threatens to weaken the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, this could lead to unpredictable shifts in European climate, but the extent of these changes remains uncertain.

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Jaime Palter
@jaimepalter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Dec 9, 2024 · 15 likes · 5 shares View post →
ZerlumpterDoktor
@zerlumpterdokto · X

@Matu_d_grosse @RedAndSocial @carla_reemtsma https://t.co/E8UzOgDcxL Ein mal was ausm Nature... https://t.co/PSh0i4t0zI Rolle des Golfstorms bei weiterer Erhöhung Und wenn man auf Scholar weiter sucht, findet man auch noch die grobe Schätzung von 6mio Tonnen Methanhydrat im Meer, die aufsteigen wenn der Golf versiegt ;)

Jun 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 155 followers View post →
AhabBota
@AhabBota · X

@Marian62920465 @jakubwiech https://t.co/DIuIYcuf6r

Apr 16, 2022 · 1 like · 265 followers View post →
Andy Scollick
@Andy_Scollick · X

"The #GulfStream provides the return flow of two circulation regimes: the North Atlantic subtropical gyre and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (#AMOC)." Confused? Read this: Palter (2015) The Role of the Gulf Stream in European Climate https://t.co/yLxyI27Tyb

Jul 26, 2023 · 16,527 followers View post →

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Jaime Palter
@jaimepalter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Dec 9, 2024 · 15 likes · 5 shares View post →
Andy Scollick
@Andy_Scollick · X

"The #GulfStream provides the return flow of two circulation regimes: the North Atlantic subtropical gyre and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (#AMOC)." Confused? Read this: Palter (2015) The Role of the Gulf Stream in European Climate https://t.co/yLxyI27Tyb

Jul 26, 2023 · 16,527 followers View post →
Siegfried Treitner
@TreitnerS · X

https://t.co/YTOw562YPW

Aug 13, 2022 · 2,143 followers View post →
AhabBota
@AhabBota · X

@Marian62920465 @jakubwiech https://t.co/DIuIYcuf6r

Apr 16, 2022 · 1 like · 265 followers View post →
ZerlumpterDoktor
@zerlumpterdokto · X

@Matu_d_grosse @RedAndSocial @carla_reemtsma https://t.co/E8UzOgDcxL Ein mal was ausm Nature... https://t.co/PSh0i4t0zI Rolle des Golfstorms bei weiterer Erhöhung Und wenn man auf Scholar weiter sucht, findet man auch noch die grobe Schätzung von 6mio Tonnen Methanhydrat im Meer, die aufsteigen wenn der Golf versiegt ;)

Jun 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 155 followers View post →