"New Study Warns of Imminent Collapse of Atlantic Ocean Current System"
A study published in Science Advances warns that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could be on the brink of a sudden collapse, potentially leading to a significant drop in European temperatures. As human-caused global heating melts the Greenland ice sheet, the influx of fresh water into the North Atlantic could cool the AMOC toward a tipping point, causing the Gulf Stream to stop and triggering a cascade of climate impacts. Experts emphasize the need for improved data collection and preparation for managing and adapting to the potential impacts of an AMOC collapse.