Which process initiates thermohaline circulation slowdown during Arctic freshwater lens expansion?

💡 Explanation

Weakened thermohaline circulation results when freshwater lenses expand, because increased surface freshwater reduces Density Stratification, therefore suppressing convective overturning and deep water formation, rather than increased upwelling or brine rejection changes.

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