very interesting...this data appears to contradict another salt-cycle theory
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Posted by Max on 2012-04-27 13:01:11
In Reply to: Big changes in ocean salinity intensify water cycle posted by shikantaza on 2012-04-27 10:08:12
"as Henry Stommel suggested in 1961[...] the addition of fresh water to the ocean surface, diluting the salt-heavy surface waters before they became unstable enough to start sinking. More rain falling in the northern oceans -- exactly what is predicted as a result of global warming -- could stop salt flushing...."
The theory is that the gulf stream is dependent on the salt flushing cycle in the Atlantic. But the new data shows increased salinity in the North Atlantic. I guess this is great news for Europe. Still the same bad news for dry areas though.
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- shikantaza 2012-04-27 10:08:12 (57 views)
