The outlook for a climate-regulating ocean current is…not good
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening significantly due to global warming. This decline could lead to severe climate impacts, including extreme weather patterns and agricultural challenges in Europe and Africa. Scientists warn that if the AMOC collapses, it could disrupt the climate system globally.
- ▪The AMOC is responsible for transporting warm waters from the tropics to Europe.
- ▪Recent analyses suggest the current could weaken by 50 percent by 2100.
- ▪The potential collapse of the AMOC could result in more extreme weather, including stronger storms and increased drought.
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News Oceans The outlook for a climate-regulating ocean current is…not good A key ocean current that warms Europe is weakening, spurring a controversial megadam proposal ⏸ The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, ferries warm waters from the tropics northward toward Europe. Recent analyses say the current could weaken by 50 percent by 2100. Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio/NASA By Carolyn Gramling 34 seconds ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print One of Earth’s most vital ocean currents is rapidly weakening in response to global warming.
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