'The Atlantic can remember!': Scientists shocked by the ocean's 20-year-old 'giant memory bank'

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Atlantic Memory

Scientists reveal the Atlantic can “remember” for up to 20 years, rewriting what we know about how oceans influence climate.

Decades Stored

The North Atlantic holds climate secrets for nearly two decades, impacting regional weather and long-term forecasts.

Ocean Secrets

New research uncovers how the Atlantic’s memory lasts far longer than previously thought, reshaping climate predictions.

Heat Trails

The Atlantic’s slow-moving heat redistribution helps it retain conditions for up to 20 years, affecting future climates.

Climate Clues

The Atlantic acts like a giant memory bank, holding past temperature patterns that influence weather and climate for decades.

Memory Overload

Previous models underestimated the Atlantic’s ability to remember, with implications for how we predict the future.

Long Recall

The Atlantic’s extended memory challenges existing climate models and offers a game-changer for future projections.

Ocean Brain

Like a supercomputer, the Atlantic “remembers” past events, influencing global weather systems for years.

Mystery Solved

Decades-long memory in the Atlantic has been proven by researchers, cracking a long-standing climate puzzle.