Reversed flow of Atlantic deep water during the Last Glacial Maximum.
The meridional overturning circulation (MOC) of the Atlantic Ocean is considered to be one of the most important components of the climate system. This is because its warm surface currents, such as the Gulf Stream, redistribute huge amounts of energy from tropical to high latitudes and influence reg...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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