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How will the Madden-Julian Oscillation respond to climate change?

March 31, 2023 1:23 pm Published by Comments Off on How will the Madden-Julian Oscillation respond to climate change?

As the tropical climate warms, the intensity of rainfall and winds associated with the Madden-Julian Oscillation as well as their patterns may change, leading to intense debate and scrutiny of how extratropical weather will be affected.

Research Brief: Regional variations in projections of recent changes in the western boundary currents

November 24, 2021 12:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Research Brief: Regional variations in projections of recent changes in the western boundary currents

Strong ocean currents are found on the western side of the ocean basins, which flow from the tropics toward the poles in both hemispheres. These western boundary currents have shown strong changes in the last few decades, resulting in intensified ocean warming and are projected to amplify further in the future.

Research brief: Measuring spread in spatio-temporal changes of ocean heat content estimates

November 24, 2021 12:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Research brief: Measuring spread in spatio-temporal changes of ocean heat content estimates

90% of the heat trapped on Earth by anthropogenic greenhouse gasses is absorbed by the ocean, with the unfortunate by-product of thermosteric sea level rise - as the ocean warms, it expands. Therefore, it is essential that we can accurately measure how much heat the ocean is absorbing over time.

Research Brief: Seasonal and Interannual Variability of the Weddell Gyre

November 1, 2021 4:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Research Brief: Seasonal and Interannual Variability of the Weddell Gyre

The Weddell Gyre, located east of the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the largest features of the ocean circulation of the Southern Hemisphere. A deeper understanding of the dynamics in this remote region will shed light on the role of the gyre in our present climate and help us understand its potential evolution with climate change.