European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'
A North Atlantic 'cold blob' is being linked to increased heatwave risks across Europe.
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Coverage identifies a correlation between a North Atlantic 'warm hole'—also described as a 'cold blob'—and the risk of heatwaves in Europe. Climate Impact Company indicates that these conditions may repeat during July and August.
Reports from Yahoo, The Week, and The Weather Network emphasize the unusual nature of this ocean phenomenon. The Weather Network specifically discusses the possibility of the Gulf Stream shifting its path, noting that such an occurrence has happened previously.
Further scientific discourse is appearing in Nature regarding the AMOC response to historical freshwater increases. Future attention will likely focus on whether these patterns persist through the late summer months.
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Quick answers
When is the heat risk expected to repeat?
According to Climate Impact Company, a repeat is expected in July and August.
What is the 'cold blob' referred to in the reports?
It is described as a 'warm hole' or 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic correlated with European heat risk.
Has the Gulf Stream shifted its path before?
The Weather Network reports that the Gulf Stream going Canadian has happened before.
Coverage (8)
- How Do Ocean Currents Affect Climate? WorldAtlas · 3h ago
- AMOC response to historical freshwater increase Nature · 3h ago
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob' The Local Europe · 3h ago
- North Atlantic Warm Hole Correlated With Europe Heat Risk; Expect Repeat in July and August Climate Impact Company · 3h ago
- Gulf Stream goes Canadian: It’s happened before and it could again The Weather Network · 3h ago
- A strange ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic could be a sign of trouble The Week · 3h ago
- Reply to: AMOC response to historical freshwater increase Nature · 3h ago
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob' Yahoo · 3h ago broke it first
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