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Gulf Stream shifted north during 12,900-year-old cold snap, first direct evidence shows

Gulf Stream shifted north during 12,900-year-old cold snap, first direct evidence shows
Phys.org Friday 12 June 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read
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During an abrupt global cold snap nearly 13,000 years ago, the Gulf Stream ocean current shifted farther north, temporarily disrupting eastern Canada's oceanic ecosystems, a process that could happen again as the climate changes, a new study by UCL researchers finds.

During an abrupt global cold snap nearly 13,000 years ago, the Gulf Stream ocean current shifted farther north, temporarily disrupting eastern Canada's oceanic ecosystems, a process that could happen again as the climate changes, a new study by UCL researchers finds.
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