Breathtaking view of the sharp peaks of Seceda in the Dolomites during twilight, highlighting natural beauty.

Why One Place Freezes and Another Bakes

A location’s climate depends on latitude, altitude, terrain, land use, and nearby water. Oceans and their currents can reshape regional climate far beyond the shoreline.

What Controls Climate

Stunning view of Yzerfontein beach with crashing waves and dramatic clouds.

The Ocean Can Warm a Region by Degrees

Thermohaline circulation warms the northern Atlantic Ocean by about 5 °C compared with some other ocean basins. That is a huge climate push from moving water alone.

What Controls Climate