Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT
The Gulf Stream: A Powerful Ocean Current Shaping Our Weather and Climate
The Gulf Stream is a massive ocean current that has been known for centuries. It was first noticed by Spanish sailors in the 1500s. Later, Benjamin Franklin created charts of it in the 1700s. In the 1900s, scientists like Stommel studied it more closely. Today, we use advanced technology to learn about it. This includes undersea observations, satellite data, and comp...
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