Scientists Explore Complex Pattern of Tipping Points in the Atlantic's Current System

Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system

An international team of scientists has warned against relying on nature providing straightforward 'early warning' indicators of a climate disaster, as new mathematical modeling shows new fascinating aspects of the complexity of the dynamics of climate.

Collapse of key Atlantic currents may be held off by newly-discovered back-up system, study finds

Rising temperatures in the North Atlantic are slowing vital currents, but a new process in the Arctic could save the day, scientists say.

Climate Anomaly: Researchers Unravel Mystery of Atlantic “Cold Blob”

Researchers have uncovered that both ocean currents and atmospheric changes contribute equally to a cold patch in the North Atlantic. While global temperatures continue to rise, one area in the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is experiencing an unusual drop in temperature. This region, often referred to as the “cold blob,” has been linked [...]

Scientists find ocean and atmosphere equally responsible for Atlantic cold blob

A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms, and scientists have found that both ocean and atmospheric factors contribute equally to this "cold blob" phenomenon.

Study: Collapse Of Atlantic Currents That Warm Europe May Be Mitigated By Newly-Discovered System

NEW YORK – Key Atlantic Ocean currents that appear to be slowing down due to climate change may be more resilient to global warming than scientists previously thought — thanks to a secret back-up system, a new study shows. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a web of currents that loops around the Atlantic like a giant conveyor belt. Cold, salty waters sink near Greenland then travel south along the ocean floor. Eventually …

Scientists Discover Arctic Lifeline for Atlantic Ocean Circulation

In recent years, scientists have raised alarms about the potential collapse of key ocean currents in the Atlantic, with significant consequences for global climate and weather patterns. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a vital ocean current system, has been slowing down due to rising temperatures and climate change. However, a new study published in Science Advances offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that an unexpected b…