Cold Atlantic Patch Signals Potential Weakening of Ocean Conveyor
TL;DR
A large cold patch nicknamed the 'cold blob' south of Greenland is cooling the North Atlantic by about 2°F since 1900, suggesting the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening due to warming and fresh water from melting ice; a significant slowdown or collapse could raise U.S. East Coast sea levels, bring colder European winters, and trigger droughts in Africa.
Topics:scienceenvironment#amoc#climate-change#cold-blob#environment#north-atlantic-ocean#ocean-currents
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- A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign CNN
- Mysterious 'cold blob' discovered in Atlantic. Does it mean trouble? USA Today
- Oceans are warming — but one spot is getting colder. It could be a clue to the future San Francisco Chronicle
- Amoc collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready The Guardian
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