Melting Greenland ice sheet may affect global ocean circulation, future climate
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 17:02
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have determined that the influx of fresh water from the Greenland ice sheet is 'freshening' the North Atlantic Ocean and could disrupt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, an important component of global ocean circulation that could have a global effect. Researchers say the it could impact the future climate in places such as portions of Europe and North America.