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On the relation between Meridional Overturning Circulation and sea-level gradients in the Atlantic.

Authors :
Kienert, H.
Rahmstorf, S.
Source :
Earth System Dynamics Discussions; 2012, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p325-356, 32p, 8 Graphs, 5 Maps
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a study which investigated the relationship between sea-level gradients and Meridional Overturning Circulation in the Atlantic Ocean. The study examined the type of information regarding the changes in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) strength that can be obtained from related sea surface height (SSH) changes. It reveals that there was numerically similar and linear associations between the Atlantic's sea-level difference and freshwater's AMOC.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21904995
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Earth System Dynamics Discussions
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77747468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5194/esdd-3-325-2012