Meltwater from Greenland creates freshwater pond at the ocean surface that whips ups storms in northern Europe
ast winter, it was Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis that brought misery to northern Europe. The previous winter it was Ali that caused damage in Ireland. Those with longer memories may recall the devastation caused by Desmond, Eva and Frank during the winter of 2015-16. Now scientists have managed to pin down the cause, showing that rapid melting in the Arctic has increased the likelihood of violent winter storms in the northern hemisphere.
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