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New study finds that the Gulf Stream is warming and shifting closer to shore

WHOI scientists document changes in the Gulf Stream using two decades of measurements from Argo floats and Spray underwater gliders

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Gulf Stream Warming Trend

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Warming in and near the Gulf Stream at present compared to the early 21st century is driven by heat from the atmosphere as well as a gradual shift of the Gulf Stream toward the coast.

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Credit: Illustration by Natalie Renier/©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Journal

Nature Climate Change

DOI

10.1038/s41558-023-01835-w

Method of Research

Data/statistical analysis

Subject of Research

Not applicable

Article Title

Warming and lateral shift of the Gulf Stream from in situ observations since 2001

Article Publication Date

9-Oct-2023

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