The lack of deep mixing in the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean for over a decade has raised concerns that climate warming may already be affecting the ocean circulation. A vigorous convection event last winter shows that the system holds some surprises yet.
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Lozier, S. Overturning assumptions. Nature Geosci 2, 12–13 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo402
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