What is the "North Atlantic Drift"?

Answer by  NobodysHome (385)

It is an ocean current stream that is also referred to as the North Atlantic Current. It has been in the news recently because it is suspected that it is being altered by recent drastic climate events, and thus it has been subject to a great deal of scientific study.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Often referred to as the 'Gulf Stream' the North Atlantic Drift is the current of warm water in the Atlantic Ocean. The current is actually an extending part of the Gulf Stream. The path of the current, which is very powerful, increases the temperature of northeast Europe. The 'Drift' is often researched in collabaration with Global Warming studies.