Scientists warn that a crucial system of ocean currents in the Atlantic could collapse by the 2030s, significantly altering Europe’s weather and potentially causing catastrophic consequences. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate cycle, but recent studies suggest it may collapse due to warmer ocean temperatures.
The AMOC system moves water, heat, and nutrients around the ocean and the globe, preventing parts of the Southern Hemisphere from overheating and the Northern Hemisphere from reaching freezing temperatures. However, research estimates that the AMOC could collapse by 2037, with a possible timeframe of 2037-2064. This would have a dramatic impact on global temperatures, including the collapse of Europe and North America’s average temperature.
A hypothetical collapse of the Atlantic Ocean currents would lead to significant changes, including ice from the Arctic moving south, covering major European cities like England, and altering the Amazon rainforest’s seasons. The study’s authors caution that current technology is not advanced enough to fully incorporate factors like melting Greenland ice into their models, which could exacerbate the problem.
Experts warn that an AMOC collapse would be a “really big danger” that requires immediate attention. While there may only be a 50% chance of this happening in the next century, scientists stress that it’s essential to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change and avoid such catastrophic consequences.
Source: https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/160870/atlantic-current-collapse-ruin-weather-europe