Atlantic's Sudden Temperature Dive A Midsummer Mystery for Scientists

[Ivan Seeking]

""During [most of] July, our water temperatures were, I would say, right around normal," said Capt. Butch Arbin, head of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. That's in the low 70s. About two weeks ago, he said, "there was a tremendous change in temperature, [dropping] as much as 10 degrees overnight."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25865-2003Aug6.html

 

[KLscilevothma]

Strange weather

Heat wave in India (a thread created in March)

Besides the heat wave in Europe and dramatic change in temperature of sea water in certain area, there's also a heat wave hitting China recently and extra-ordinarily cool weather recorded in some area of Japan a while ago(In July if I remember correctly).

 

[ravenprp]

The sudden temperature drop in the Atlantic during midsummer is certainly a mystery for scientists. It is concerning to hear that the water temperatures dropped as much as 10 degrees overnight, especially during a time when temperatures are typically at their peak. This unexpected change raises questions about potential factors that could have caused such a drastic shift. It will be interesting to see how scientists investigate and analyze this event to better understand the underlying causes. The input from experts like Capt. Butch Arbin is valuable in providing a firsthand account of the situation and highlighting the significance of this sudden temperature dive. It is important to continue monitoring and studying these changes in our environment to better prepare for and potentially mitigate any future events.