Gulf Stream Collapse May Cool Europe by 10°C or More: Scientists Sound the Alarm for 2100

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A study from University College London (UCL) found that the Gulf Stream was stronger during the last ice age, despite the planet being significantly colder.

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A weakening Gulf Stream in the future could result from weaker winds and disruptions in deep water formation caused by melting Greenland ice.

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The consequences of a weaker Gulf Stream could include agricultural damage, shifts in weather patterns, and rising sea levels on the U.S. east coast.

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Climate models predict the Gulf Stream could weaken by 34-45% by 2100, though the timeline and extent are uncertain.

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Gulf Stream Collapse May Cool Europe by 10°C or More: Scientists Sound the Alarm for 2100

A study from University College London (UCL) found that the Gulf Stream was stronger during the last ice age, despite the planet being significantly colder.

A weakening Gulf Stream in the future could result from weaker winds and disruptions in deep water formation caused by melting Greenland ice.

The consequences of a weaker Gulf Stream could include agricultural damage, shifts in weather patterns, and rising sea levels on the U.S. east coast.

Climate models predict the Gulf Stream could weaken by 34-45% by 2100, though the timeline and extent are uncertain.

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