Science Daily·4 min read·medium
A slowing Atlantic current could unleash stronger California storms
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New research indicates that the slowing of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could lead to more intense atmospheric rivers along the California coast. These changes in ocean currents may alter global weather patterns, increasing flood risks in the West while reducing snowfall in the Arctic.
A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, and the consequences could reach far beyond the Atlantic. New research from the University of California, Riverside suggests the change could strengthen powerful storms along the California coast while reducing snowfall over Greenland.
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