2006-09-27 10:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
There is a potential for this to happen. The Gulf stream is warmer (therefore less dense water) moving across the Atlantic in a roughly North East direction, from the Carri bean towards northern Europe. Somewhere east of Greenland, it cools (becoming more dense) sufficiently to sink, and return back towards the Caribbean, so completing the cycle.
The hypothesis is that if the Greenland icecap continues to melt, this release of fresh water in to the north Atlantic could disrupt this "conveyor belt" effect, and cause the Gulf stream to shut down. Were that to happen, it could have a serious impact on the climate of western Europe.
2006-09-27 11:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The space aliens are siphoning the water into their flying saucers.
2006-09-27 18:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is? I hadn't heard anything about it. I hope not, that's where our rain comes from in my area!
2006-09-27 18:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Scoots 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I've heard of it
2006-09-27 18:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by Scott L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋