Atlantic Ocean Current Closer to Collapse Than Previously Thought
Atlantic Ocean Current Closer to Collapse Than Previously Thought
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
A new study shows the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening faster than thought.
The AMOC, which affects climate in Europe, Africa, and America, could slow down significantly by
This weakening could lead to colder winters in Europe and rising sea levels in North America.
AMOC weakening faster than previously estimated
A recent study reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system, is weakening at a faster rate than previously estimated. The AMOC plays a pivotal role in regulating climate across Europe, Africa, and America, and the study projects a significant slowdown of 43% to 59% by the year 2100, which is 60% more severe than earlier models indicated.
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