Atlantic Ocean Current Slowing Raises Concerns for Climate Impact
• The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) has weakened by 15% since 1950, impacting Western Europe's climate.
• Melting ice from Greenland introduces freshwater, diluting the ocean's saltiness and slowing the AMOC.
• A continued slowdown of the AMOC could lead to cooler temperatures in Europe and sea level rise along the North American coast.
AMOC weakening confirmed by recent studies
Recent studies have confirmed that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical component of the global ocean conveyor belt, is weakening.
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