The ocean system that shapes Europe’s climate.
5 May 2026
For generations, the mild and temperate climate of north-western Europe has been credited to one legendary force: the Gulf Stream.
However, the Gulf Stream is just one part of a much more complex system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation or AMOC.
What the AMOC does and how it shapes our climate.
However, the Gulf Stream is just one part of a much more complex system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation or AMOC.
What the AMOC does and how it shapes our climate.