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Atlantic Sediments Reveal Abrupt Past Shifts in Ocean Heat Transport

Atlantic Sediments Reveal Abrupt Past Shifts in Ocean Heat Transport

EurekAlert reports research indicating that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has experienced sudden changes in the past. Findings from sediments off Brazil’s northeast suggest climate shifts similar to today’s can trigger rapid alterations in ocean heat transport.

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Sediments off Brazil’s Northeast coast reveal sudden changes in heat transport in the Atlantic