Tag: ocean observation
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The Atlantic Subpolar Gyre: Unraveling a Climate Tipping Point and the Race for Early Warning Systems
Unraveling the Atlantic Subpolar Gyre: A Critical Climate Tipping Point Introduction Sitting just south of Greenland and Iceland, the Atlantic Subpolar Gyre (SPG) is a pivotal component of the global ocean’s circulation system. This dynamic system plays a crucial role in transporting heat around the planet, thereby helping to regulate temperatures in Europe and North…