Projected changes in atmospheric moisture transport contributions associated with climate warming in the North Atlantic.

ABSTRACT: Global warming and associated changes in atmospheric circulation patterns are expected to alter the hydrological cycle, including the intensity and position of moisture sources. This study presents predicted changes for the middle and end of the 21st century under the SSP5-8.5 scenario for two important extratropical moisture sources: the North Atlantic Ocean (NATL) and Mediterranean Sea (MED). Changes over the Iberian Peninsula-considered as a strategic moisture sink for its location-are also studied in detail. By the end of the century, moisture from the NATL will increase precipitation over eastern North America in winter and autumn and on the British Isles in winter. Moisture from the MED will increase precipitation over the southern and western portions of the Mediterranean continenta

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Alvarez JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576789 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature