Warning Signs: The Threat of a Sudden AMOC Shutdown.

A recent study suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), including the Gulf Stream, may face a rapid and dramatic shutdown due to human-induced climate change. As the Greenland ice sheet melts, releasing fresh water into the North Atlantic, the AMOC could reach a "tipping point." Such an event would drastically alter temperatures in Europe, causing a plunge in temperatures by up to 27°F in some areas, while sea levels rise along North America's east coast. The study underscores the urgency of addressing climate change to mitigate the risk of AMOC collapse.