Atlantic Ocean warming linked to Pacific trade winds
New research has found rapid warming of the Atlantic Ocean, likely
caused by global warming, has turbocharged Pacific Equatorial trade
winds. Currently the winds are at a level never before seen on observed
records, which extend back to the 1860s. "We were surprised to find the main cause of the Pacific climate trends of the past 20 years had its origin in the Atlantic Ocean," said co-lead author Dr Shayne McGregor from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science (ARCCSS) at the University of New South Wales. "It highlights how changes in the climate in one part of the world can have extensive impacts around the globe." The record-breaking increase in Pacific Equatorial trade winds over the past 20 years had, until now, baffled researchers. Tall masted ship image via Shutterstock. Read more at ENN Affiliate, ClickGreen.
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