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Satellites show Atlantic current system weakening, data suggests
Original: Satellites show some of the strongest evidence the AMOC is weakening. The crucial Atlantic current system that brings wa
Satellite observations provide some of the strongest evidence yet that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is slowing. An analysis of how much heat the ocean releases to the atmosphere indicates the crucial current system, which carries warmth toward Europe, has weakened by about 18% over the past 40 years. The finding adds to growing concern that a major ocean circulation could be approaching a tipping point, with significant implications for European climate.
Why now: New satellite-based analysis suggests a major climate-critical ocean current is slowing, raising fears about climate tipping points.
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- Satellites show some of the strongest evidence the AMOC is weakening. The crucial Atlantic current system that brings warmth to Europe has slowed 18% in 40 years, according to an analysis of how much heat the ocean is releasing to the atmosphere. https://… · mf_analysis@mastodon.mediafaro.org · 3
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