Is the Thermohaline Circulation Changing?

• DOI: 10.1175/jcli3876.1
• Publication Date: 2006-09-28T15:04:37Z
• Authors: M. Latif; C. Böning; J. Willebrand; A. Biastoch; J. Dengg; N. Keenlyside; U. Schweckendiek; G. Madec
• Keywords: Circulation (fluid dynamics)

Abstract Analyses of ocean observations and model simulations suggest that there have been considerable changes in the thermohaline circulation (THC) during last century. These are likely to be result natural multidecadal climate variability driven by low-frequency variations North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) through Labrador Sea convection. Indications a sustained THC weakening not seen few decades. Instead, strengthening since 1980s is observed. The combined assessment hydrography data results indicates expected anthropogenic will remain within range next several