Ocean News 20: AMOC Collapse a National Security Threat, Sentinel 6-B Launched, Antarctica Ice Melt

Ocean News 20 Summary: 

In this episode of Ocean News we cover the most important topics from the field of Oceanography and Marine Sciences. This weeks top stories include Iceland declaring the potential collapse of the AMOC a National Security Threat. The Earth observation Satellite Sentinel 6-B used for measuring the world's Oceans was successfully launched. The Antarctica ice melting may prolong the life of the AMOC according to a new study. However as one scientist stated trading one catastrophe to mitigate another is not a good trade. We also featured a drone drag race to begin the show, as the future is unmanned.

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Drone Boat Drag Race 

The Typhoon drone boat drag race was the first story in this episode. The typhoon can perform a top speed of 50kts and a range of 800nm. With the future of combat seemingly becoming unmanned in many aspects, the speed and maneuverability on display here is quite impressive. You can find out more here:   / ivanesov_ever-seen-a-drone-boat-drag-race-...  

AMOC Collapse is a National Security Threat

AMOC to usher in a new ice age? The news is spreading and now even the surfers are taking note. The potential of a full AMOC Collapse would have profound effects on the Earth.  https://www.surfer.com/news/new-ice-a...

Iceland declares the potential AMOC Collapse a national security threat. Iceland would see major changes in it's climate to the tune of -58 degrees Fahrenheit. This would certainly turn Iceland into a literal Ice Land. This has lead the government of Iceland to be very concerned about the looming collapse of the AMOC current and the coming of the next glacial period.  https://www.reuters.com/sustainabilit...

Melting Antarctica Ice to Save AMOC?

AMOC could be saved by Glacier Melt from West Antarctica according to a new study. However trading rising Ocean Levels for a prolonged AMOC is not a good trade. Truly shows the global network of the Ocean Conveyor as melting ice in Western Antarctica has an effect on the Northern Atlantic AMOC Current. https://www.newscientist.com/article/...

Oceanography Satellite Sentinel 6-B Launched

New Oceanography Satellite Sentinel 6-B is launched and ready to provide critical surveillance data. This will improve the accuracy in sea level measurements, Oceanographic studies and weather forecasting. https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/en/...