The slowing down of Atlantic overturning meridional circulation (AMOC)
A huge Atlantic ocean current is slowing down – Its collapse means more flooding rains over eastern Australia and worse droughts and bushfire seasons over southwest United States The conveyor belt of ocean currents that brings warm water from the tropics up to the North Atlantic is slowing down. A new research looks at the profound consequences to global climate if this Atlantic conveyor collapses entirely. Results show the collapse of this system — called the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation…
