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weather2 hours ago•187 min saved

El Niño Arrives with Odds for a Historic Super Event

El Niño has officially begun and forecasters assign a 63% chance it could intensify into a “Super” El Niño, potentially one of the largest on record. NOAA says it could strengthen through fall and winter, warming global temperatures and triggering broad weather shifts—from heat and heavy rainfall in some regions to drought in others—while influencing Pacific hurricane activity. The event comes as the world is already warmer due to climate change, raising the likelihood that 2027 could become the warmest year on record.

via CNN|

#climate-change #el-nino #global-weather

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Warning: Atlantic Ocean Current System Nearing Catastrophic Collapse, Study Finds"

Scientists have detected early warning signs of the collapse of the crucial Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a system of ocean currents that plays a vital role in regulating global weather and sea levels. The collapse could lead to dramatic temperature changes in different regions, with some parts of Europe potentially experiencing a 30-degree Celsius plunge in temperatures over a century, while countries in the Southern Hemisphere could see increased warming. The study, using complex climate models, suggests that the AMOC could collapse due to freshwater entering the ocean, potentially causing a surge in sea levels by around 1 meter. While uncertainties remain, the findings add to the growing concern about the potential collapse of the AMOC and its catastrophic impacts on the climate system and humanity.

via CNN|

#amoc #climate-change #environment