Are the British Isles warmer than would be expected because they receive heated air from the Gulf Stream?

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Answer 1

Yes, that's true. The Gulf Stream flows North along the East coast of the US, then South along the European coast. These warm waters feed storm systems coming from the East, producing (most of the time) rain and relatively mild conditions. The British Isles are relatively far North in latitude. They should be cooler than they are. But with the Gulf stream, they are not.

Answer 2

Both Great Britain and most of Europe are substantially warmer because of warm ocean currents to the west. That fact is crucial to their thriving agriculture.

The usual name for the current involved is the "Great Ocean Conveyor" but there are others.

An interesting possibility is that global warming will melt enough ice on Greenland to dilute the salt water and disrupt this current. Then Europe would get colder and their agriculture would be in serious trouble. Global warming doesn't make every place on Earth warmer, it can make some places colder. It's not a simple thing.

more info:

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/Science/Conveyor.asp

Answer 3

Yes. Just like Vancouver Island BC gets heated ocean currents and is unusually warm (which is why it is known for its great flower collections).

Answer 4

who cares

Answer 5

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