ClimateQuiet 32d · day 34
Study: Greenland meltwater intensifying European heatwaves
Research shows cooling North Atlantic from glacial runoff is creating jet stream patterns that drive heat waves across Europe.
What to know
- Greenland meltwater is cooling the North Atlantic, altering atmospheric circulation patterns.
- These changes create jet stream waviness and high-pressure systems that intensify European heatwaves.
- The finding links Arctic ice loss directly to extreme heat events affecting millions in Europe.
“The cooling of the North Atlantic is creating waviness in the jet stream and high-pressure ridging over Europe, a study finds”
New Scientist · New Scientist · Aug 20
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