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

A new study has found that the Gulf Stream shifted north during a cold snap nearly 13,000 years ago.

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated June 12, 2026
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A new study has found that the Gulf Stream shifted north during a cold snap nearly 13,000 years ago. This shift disrupted oceanic ecosystems in eastern Canada. The study's findings are based on direct evidence and suggest that such a shift could happen again due to climate change. The research indicates a potential impact on ecosystems, but the specifics of this effect are not detailed in the study's findings.

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