Projected Atlantic overturning slow-down is to be compensated by a strengthened South Atlantic subtropical gyre

Fernanda Marcello; Marcos Tonelli; Bruno Ferrero; Ilana Wainer

doi:10.1038/s43247-023-00750-4

Communications Earth & Environment (Mar 2023)

Projected Atlantic overturning slow-down is to be compensated by a strengthened South Atlantic subtropical gyre

Fernanda Marcello,
Marcos Tonelli,
Bruno Ferrero,
Ilana Wainer

Affiliations

Fernanda Marcello: Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Department of Physical Oceanography
Marcos Tonelli: Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Department of Physical Oceanography
Bruno Ferrero: Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Department of Physical Oceanography
Ilana Wainer: Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Department of Physical Oceanography

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-023-00750-4
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 15

Abstract

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Large ensemble simulations project an intensification of the South Atlantic subtropical gyre with reduced water supply to the North Atlantic due to a weakening of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation and changes in atmospheric forcing.

Published in Communications Earth & Environment

ISSN: 2662-4435 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Geology; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsenv/

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