The North Atlantic 'cold blob': Why a cooling patch in a warming world alarms scientists
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Helen Coffey
Summary
The North Atlantic Ocean has developed a "cold blob" — a vast area south of Greenland that has cooled by nearly 1°C since 1900, bucking the global warming trend. This phenomenon is alarming scientists because it may signal a slowdown or collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system that regulates global climate. A collapse could trigger catastrophic consequences worldwide, including more extreme weather, sea-level rise, and disruption of ecosystems and agriculture. The article explores the science behind the cold blob, the risks of AMOC collapse, and the urgent warnings from the scientific community.
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bskyThe North Atlantic 'cold blob': Why a cooling patch in a warming world alarms scientistsindependent.co.ukKey quotes
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The plunge in temperature first started ringing alarm bells in the scientific community around a decade ago due to its swiftness.
The collapse of the AMOC ocean current could be catastrophic for the planet as we know it.
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