Won't the net driving force be augmented substantially in a storm due to the increased removal of fresh meltwater from the boundary layer? (neven1.typepad.com)
The trouble is that the sudden burst of fresh meltwater didn't sink, so the conveyer belt stopped. (planet3.org)
Fresh meltwater pouring into the ocean from Greenland raises sea level and could affect ocean ecology and circulation. (sciencedaily.com)