Tag: Ocean Science
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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…
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RRS Discovery: Surviving the Night of Record-Breaking Monster Waves
RRS Discovery: The Night of Monster Waves On the night of February 8, 2000, the crew of the British research vessel, Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery, braced for an unforgettable storm. Wind speeds had been increasing, creating conditions no one onboard had experienced before or would want to experience again. From mid-afternoon on the 8th…