Could Global Warming Start a New Ice Age?

Summary A hotter Earth leading to a new ice ages is counter-intuitive in the extreme. To understand this possibility it's necessary to recognize that ocean currents transport heat around the planet. In particular, the Gulf Stream transports heat to the north keeping Europe rather warm and ice free. Global warming could halt this current so heat builds up at the equator and ice builds up nearer the poles.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 2, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

Summary A hotter Earth leading to a new ice ages is counter-intuitive in the extreme. To understand this possibility it's necessary to recognize that ocean currents transport heat around the planet. In particular, the Gulf Stream transports heat to the north keeping Europe rather warm and ice free. Global warming could halt this current so heat builds up at the equator and ice builds up nearer the poles.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 2, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

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