Why is the USA so much colder than Europe? 🌍 It might seem strange, after all, most of the continental U.S. lies farther south and closer to the equator than Europe. Yet winters across the Atlantic are much harsher 🥶 Look at this: New York freezes at –10°C, while Madrid, at the same latitude, barely sees snow. And Paris is north of Toronto, but Canada’s winters last much longer 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦 The secret lies in the Gulf Stream 🌊 a powerful warm current that starts in the Caribbean, passes through the Gulf of Mexico, and flows along the U.S. coast before rushing toward Europe. This ocean river carries warm water and mild air, keeping much of Europe frost-free, even as far north as Norway! 🇳🇴🔥 Meanwhile, on the American side, the California Current brings cold water from the north, cooling the West Coast. And far away in Siberia, immense cold air masses build up and sweep into North America, fueling the frigid winters and blizzards that the U.S. knows so well ❄️ #usa #europe #weather #gulfstream #californiacurrent #usavseurope #atlanticocean #oceancurrents #winterstorms #canada #spain #france #norway #northamerica #learn #map #maps #geography #history #viralfact #fyp #interestingplace #geoshorts #historyshorts #shorts #uniquegeography #learning #viral #viralmap #maplovers #geographyeducation #geographygeeks #geographystory