A review of the role of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation in Atlantic multidecadal variability and associated climate impacts
By synthesizing recent studies employing a wide range of approaches (modern
observations, paleo reconstructions, and climate model simulations), this paper provides a …
observations, paleo reconstructions, and climate model simulations), this paper provides a …
[HTML][HTML] Ocean circulation causes the largest freshening event for 120 years in eastern subpolar North Atlantic
NP Holliday, M Bersch, B Berx, L Chafik… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Abstract The Atlantic Ocean overturning circulation is important to the climate system
because it carries heat and carbon northward, and from the surface to the deep ocean. The …
because it carries heat and carbon northward, and from the surface to the deep ocean. The …
[HTML][HTML] A shift in the ocean circulation has warmed the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean since 2016
D Desbruyères, L Chafik, G Maze - Communications Earth & …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract The Subpolar North Atlantic is known for rapid reversals of decadal temperature
trends, with ramifications encompassing the large-scale meridional overturning and gyre …
trends, with ramifications encompassing the large-scale meridional overturning and gyre …
[HTML][HTML] Reduction in ocean heat transport at 26 N since 2008 cools the eastern subpolar gyre of the North Atlantic Ocean
Northward ocean heat transport at 26° N in the Atlantic Ocean has been measured since
2004. The ocean heat transport is large—approximately 1.25 PW, and on interannual time …
2004. The ocean heat transport is large—approximately 1.25 PW, and on interannual time …
Underestimated AMOC variability and implications for AMV and predictability in CMIP models
X Yan, R Zhang, TR Knutson - Geophysical Research Letters, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) has profound impacts on
various climate phenomena. Using both observations and simulations from the Coupled …
various climate phenomena. Using both observations and simulations from the Coupled …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of Atlantic multidecadal variability on the tropical Pacific: a multi-model study
Y Ruprich-Robert, E Moreno-Chamarro… - npj climate and …, 2021 - nature.com
Atlantic multidecadal variability (AMV) has been linked to the observed slowdown of global
warming over 1998–2012 through its impact on the tropical Pacific. Given the global …
warming over 1998–2012 through its impact on the tropical Pacific. Given the global …
[HTML][HTML] The role of Atlantic overturning circulation in the recent decline of Atlantic major hurricane frequency
X Yan, R Zhang, TR Knutson - Nature Communications, 2017 - nature.com
Observed Atlantic major hurricane frequency has exhibited pronounced multidecadal
variability since the 1940s. However, the cause of this variability is debated. Using …
variability since the 1940s. However, the cause of this variability is debated. Using …
[HTML][HTML] North Atlantic Ocean circulation and decadal sea level change during the altimetry era
L Chafik, JEØ Nilsen, S Dangendorf, G Reverdin… - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
Regional sea-level rise is characterized by decadal acceleration and deceleration periods
that typically stem from oceanic climate variability. Here, we investigate decadal sea-level …
that typically stem from oceanic climate variability. Here, we investigate decadal sea-level …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of decadal North Atlantic climate variability and implications for the recent cold anomaly
Decadal sea surface temperature (SST) fluctuations in the North Atlantic Ocean influence
climate over adjacent land areas and are a major source of skill in climate predictions …
climate over adjacent land areas and are a major source of skill in climate predictions …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of low-frequency internal climate variability in CMIP5 models and observations
Low-frequency internal climate variability (ICV) plays an important role in modulating global
surface temperature, regional climate, and climate extremes. However, it has not been …
surface temperature, regional climate, and climate extremes. However, it has not been …