Tag Archives: Oscillation

SOM AMO PDO Ocean Time Lags And Natural Variability

Posted on 7 November 2017 by E.M.Smith

Various “modes” in ocean oscillation can account for our multi-decadal (and perhaps centuries long as well) climate changes. As the oceans go, so goes the air, the weather, and in the longer term, the climate. Continue reading →

Posted in Global Warming General, Science Bits | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

From ‘The Models Need More…’ department

Posted on 21 April 2015 by E.M.Smith

Stratospheric changes can cause ocean current changes. I speculate that solar UV shifts might be a driver of stratospheric changes, and through that influence ocean currents. Continue reading →

Posted in AGW Science and Background | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Atlantic, Boreal, Cycles and Events

Posted on 3 January 2015 by E.M.Smith

There are, and always have been, cycles in the climate of the Earth. We explore some of the names given to these cycles by various investigators and mention a few historical connections. Continue reading →

Posted in AGW Climate Perspective | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Is there a Polar Alternation cycle?

Posted on 28 September 2012 by E.M.Smith

Is there a decadal or multiyear oscillation between the Arctic and Antarctic temperatures? Is the Arctic warm because it’s very cold in Antarctica now? Continue reading →

Posted in AGW Science and Background | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments