Le courant océanique de l'Atlantique s'affaiblit depuis vingt ans, selon une étude

10 mai 2026

Rapporté par l'IA

Un système majeur de courants de l'océan Atlantique qui régule le climat mondial ralentit depuis près de 20 ans. De nouvelles recherches fournissent des preuves directes de ce déclin sur une vaste zone de l'Atlantique Nord.

Des scientifiques de l'école Rosenstiel des sciences marines, atmosphériques et terrestres de l'université de Miami ont dirigé cette étude. Ils ont analysé les données provenant de quatre réseaux de surveillance installés sur les fonds marins, s'étendant des tropiques aux latitudes moyennes. Les instruments ont mesuré la pression, la température et les courants afin de suivre les flux océaniques profonds situés à plus de 1 000 mètres.

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