Overpeck's theory is that a loss of Arctic ice has allowed more heat to transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere, causing a weakening of the polar vortex winds over the Arctic. (breitbart.com)
Changes in polar vortex winds high in the stratosphere can alter the global conveyor belt of ocean circulation. (sciencemag.org)
Reichler's study ventured into new territory by asking if changes in stratospheric polar vortex winds impart heat or cold to the sea, and how that affects the sea. (environmentalresearchweb.org)