AMOC Collapse

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a crucial ocean current system that regulates climate by transporting warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic and bringing cold water back south. A collapse of the AMOC could occur due to significant freshwater input from melting ice and increased rainfall, disrupting this current. Such a collapse could lead to drastic climate shifts, including colder temperatures in Europe, more extreme weather in the Americas, and rising sea levels. This highlights the interconnectedness of climate systems and the potential impacts of climate change on global weather patterns.