In the Atlantic Ocean, a system of connected currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) often referred to as the Gulf Stream, moves water throughout the world’s oceans powered by a combination of winds and ocean density. As the climate is continuously changing and the atmosphere is warming, many scientists fear that fresh water from melting polar ice sheets could significantly disrupt—or collapse—the AMOC. While a decline of the AMOC would have grave consequences, a collapse would be truly catastrophic.
In a new paper published in Nature Communications, scientists found that the AMOC has not declined in the last 60 years.
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January 19, 2025 at 01:33AM
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