How a powerful ocean current shapes European history and climate
In short: Follow the Gulf Stream's journey from the volcanic Azores to the Arctic Circle. This documentary explores how this vital current influences everything from ancient human settlements to the modern impact of melting Greenland ice.
The film traces the current's path through Brittany, Ireland, and the Orkney Archipelago, reaching as far as Norway's Lofoten Islands. It examines the profound connection between ocean currents and human life, featuring experimental gardeners in Ireland and cod fishermen in Norway.
Beyond biology and industry, the documentary highlights how archaeologists use the current's history to understand European settlement since the Neolithic period. Crucially, it investigates how climate change and melting Greenland ice are weakening the current as it plunges into deep North Atlantic waterfalls.
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