Graham P Davis wrote:
On Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:43:38 +0100
Graham P Davis wrote:

No mention any more then of the cessation of the Gulf Stream? That
theory was all the rage not long ago.


Gulf Stream can't cease. It can slow down, and has done in the past,
but cannot stop. Slower Gulf Stream has been associated with the
cessation of the warm North Atlantic Drift (NAD). This was recognised
well over forty years ago.

There is, however, mention of changing sea temperatures in the Arctic
and surrounding regions and the effect on wildlife.

Looking at the current SST chart, I see that the seas around
Newfoundland are warmer than those around the UK. Also, the Arctic
Ocean near the Yukon is above 20C, similar to N coast of Spain; about
a week ago it was over 22C.
http://www.ospo.noaa.gov/data/sst/co...lobal11.fc.gif

Quite frightening in a way. No doubt partly due at least to the heating
effects of 24/7 sunlight.

Roger