Articles tagged with Earth Climate
Researchers found features in rocks from the Buck Reef Chert that suggest water temperatures were significantly lower than previous studies had suggested, making conditions for life easier. This discovery could change our understanding of the earliest forms of life on Earth and potentially reveal new ways to study the planet's history.
Researchers discover that tropical circulation changes in the Pacific Ocean, similar to El Niño, triggered a large expansion of polar ice sheets and altered Earth's climate. Local climatic changes in the tropics can produce global changes, highlighting the tropics' active role in controlling the Earth's climate.
Researchers used the Community Climate System Model (CCSM) to study the Permian extinction event, which saw 90-95% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial species die. The model found that warming ocean waters at higher latitudes due to rising CO2 levels led to a stratified ocean with little oxygen, making it deadly for marine life.
Scientists found that removing long-term solar cycles from global climate models takes away about a tenth of a degree Celsius of early 20th century warming, suggesting other influences may play a greater role than the Sun's. The study adds to the puzzle of understanding complex relationships between the Sun and climate.
Climate scientists attribute observed global warming to a combination of natural and human activities, but removing long-term solar cycles from models reveals minimal impact on early 20th century warming, suggesting other influences may play a greater role.
The new EPICA ice core provides a complete record of the past interglacial period, allowing scientists to study it in detail. This will help separate human-caused impacts from natural climate fluctuations, providing valuable insights into climate change and its effects.
Researchers at UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara have discovered a link between rapid changes in ocean carbon chemistry during the last ice age and shifts in ocean circulation. The study sheds light on how human-induced global warming may affect ocean currents, weather patterns, and climate worldwide.