Cold North Atlantic Blob Signals Possible Shifts in Ocean Circulation
TL;DR
An unusually cool patch in the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland has persisted for about a year, potentially signaling a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) that could eventually cool climates around Greenland, Iceland, and northern Europe if it lasts; however, scientists say a total AMOC collapse is unlikely before 2100 and the blob’s long‑term impact remains uncertain.
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