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.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caelan Kelley
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.
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