Heinrich event (Q672)
Subject, term, tag: Heinrich event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Heinrich event |
Subject, term, tag: Heinrich event |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
Distinct layers of coarse-grained sediments comprised of ice-rafted debris identified across marine sediment cores in the North Atlantic. These sedimentary layers are closely associated with millennial-scale cooling events in the North Atlantic and a distinct pattern of global temperature and hydrological changes that are largely consistent with evidence for a slowdown, or even near-collapse, of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) during these times. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026