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Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues

  • Written by Yuxin Zhou, Postdoctoral Scholar in Earth Science, University of California, Santa Barbara
Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some cluesIcebergs that break off from Greenland's glaciers carry enormous amounts of fresh water that can affect Atlantic currents.Hubert Neufeld via Unsplash , CC BY-SA

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