How Greenland's Glacial Troughs Influence Ocean Circulation

How Greenland's glacial troughs influence ocean circulation

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) serves as the Atlantic Ocean's conveyor belt, transporting warm water north toward the Arctic Circle and returning cold, dense water back to the tropics. Nearshore areas off Greenland are critical sites in AMOC, influencing the redistribution of heat and nutrients around the world.

How Greenland’s Glacial Troughs Influence Ocean Circulation

Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) serves as the Atlantic Ocean’s conveyor belt, transporting warm water north toward the Arctic Circle and returning cold, dense water back to the tropics. Nearshore areas off Greenland are critical sites in AMOC, influencing the redistribution of heat and nutrients around the world. The continental shelf along Greenland’s coast is marked by deep…