Influence of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation on the U.S. extreme cold weather
A shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could lead to a disproportionate increase in the occurrence of extremely cold weather in the U.S. via enhanced north-south heat exchange in the atmosphere, suggest simulations with and without a vigorous overturning circulation.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Communications Earth & Environment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00290-9 |