After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

Author: Justin RowlattPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Environment & Climate

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

Robotic Argo floats are measuring ocean temperature and salinity to study the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key current system influencing UK climate. Scientists warn that AMOC may weaken due to global warming, potentially altering seasons and making UK weather more extreme.

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