The Atlantic Meridional Overturning: Its Past, Present, and Future Role in the Earth’s Climate presents a comprehensive introduction to this important component of the global ocean circulation and climate system. The book covers all aspects of recent AMOC research: theory, ocean observations, palaeoceanographic data, and ocean and climate modelling.The Atlantic Meridional Overturning brings the reader up to date with what is happening in this exciting field of oceanographic research. As well as describing the physical processes that determine the AMOC, the author explores the impacts that changes in the AMOC can have on ocean biogeochemical processes and on the Earth’s climate. In particular, the possibility for abrupt changes. The book is written for Oceanographers including Professors, lecturers and researchers – teaching and carrying out research in Oceanography.
- ISBN13 9780443238598
- Publish Date 2 March 2024
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Format Paperback
- Language English