Potential Collapse of Atlantic Ocean Current Could Release Massive Carbon
• The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening due to global warming, potentially leading to its collapse.
• An AMOC collapse could release up to 640 billion tonnes of CO2 from the Southern Ocean, increasing global temperatures.
• The stability of the AMOC is critical for maintaining a stable climate and preventing severe environmental changes.
AMOC collapse threatens major carbon release
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial ocean current system including the Gulf Stream, is threatened by global warming caused by human carbon emissions. This system is vital for regulating global temperatures, particularly in Europe. A potential collapse of the AMOC could trigger a massive release of carbon dioxide from the deep Southern Ocean, exacerbating climate change.
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