Cold Atlantic Patch Signals a Possible AMOC Tipping Point
TL;DR
A new analysis ties the North Atlantic 'cold blob' to a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), showing reduced heat transport into the region rather than increased surface heat loss. The finding suggests the AMOC is near a dangerous tipping point with wide climate implications, including potential changes to European winters and global weather, aligning with CMIP6 projections and recent studies indicating a possible slowdown or collapse mid-century.
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- Oceans are warming — but one spot is getting colder. It could be a clue to the future San Francisco Chronicle
- The Atlantic’s ‘Cold Blob’ Could Change Weather Across America Newsweek
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