eleväisvirtauksen

Eleväisvirtaus, also known as the Gulf Stream, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic Ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It is a significant part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is responsible for the redistribution of heat and salt in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the eastern coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and has a strong impact on the weather across the North Atlantic, including Western Europe. The current is driven by a combination of factors, including wind, the rotation of the Earth, and differences in water density. Its flow is crucial for marine life and fisheries, as it transports nutrients and plankton across the ocean. However, the Gulf Stream is also a subject of ongoing scientific research due to concerns about its potential impact on global climate change.