The North Atlantic Current
05/27/25
“What makes the Northwestern European climate so mild?”
Northwestern Europe has a much milder climate compared to similar locations at its latitude. But what makes this happen? Well, when the Gulf Stream leaves the U.S. Atlantic coast, it heads northeast towards Europe as The North Atlantic Current. This flush of warmer water heats the local climate and gives Northwestern Europe its signature cool but not cold temperatures. This North Atlantic current is one part of the global circulation of ocean currents.
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