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astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Earth's Orbit Altered by Passing Star, Scientists Find"

A recent study suggests that a passing star, HD-7977, which came within 31,000 astronomical units of the Sun nearly 3 million years ago, may have altered Earth's orbit. Researchers argue that such "stellar encounters" could have a significant impact on Earth's orbital and environmental evolution, potentially influencing climate fluctuations. These findings add uncertainty to understanding Earth's geological record and could have implications for explaining past climate anomalies, such as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

via Futurism|

#astronomy #climate-anomalies #earths-orbit

climate-science2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Caribbean's Salty Impact on Climate"

Researchers have found that the distribution of salt by ocean currents, particularly from the Caribbean, plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. By studying natural climate anomalies like the Little Ice Age, they discovered that changes in salt movement to high northern latitudes can amplify and prolong cold climate events in the subpolar North Atlantic and Europe. The study confirms that the south-north transport of salt is a key factor in climate processes, affecting ocean circulation and ultimately influencing temperatures in Europe and North America.

via Phys.org|

#caribbean #climate-anomalies #climate-science

climate-change2 years ago•8 min saved

"Climate Crisis Intensifies: July's Heat Waves and High Ocean Temperatures Foreshadow Extreme Weather Ahead"

July witnessed a series of weather anomalies around the world, including deadly rains in India and Vermont, raging wildfires in the US and Canada, and abnormal climate events such as historically low Antarctic sea ice levels and record-breaking sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic. Climate scientists warn that these extreme events are a result of human-driven global warming and natural variability, with the potential for unforeseen consequences and irreversible collapses. While major tipping points may not have been crossed yet, ecosystems are already experiencing disastrous impacts. The alarming month serves as a reminder of the urgent need for global action to address climate change and invest in resilience.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-anomalies #climate-change #environmental-impact