We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern?
Scientists are warning that the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may already be inevitable.
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The story so far
A 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic is generating scientific concern amid current heatwaves. Reports indicate that the collapse of Atlantic ocean currents, specifically the AMOC, may already be 'locked in.' Coverage from New Scientist, Yahoo, and The Independent emphasizes the potential collapse of these currents.
Additionally, Environment Journal reports on tidal shifts occurring in both the Arctic and Patagonia. Future attention is focused on the implications of the AMOC collapse and the ongoing tidal shifts affecting the poles.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.
The obvious questions
What is the 'cold blob'?
The 'cold blob' is a phenomenon in the North Atlantic causing concern among scientists during current heatwaves.
Which ocean current is potentially collapsing?
Coverage identifies the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, as the current that may be collapsing.
Where are tidal shifts being observed?
According to Environment Journal, tidal shifts are occurring in the Arctic and Patagonia.
Coverage (8)
- Slowing Atlantic current could fuel stronger California atmospheric rivers by century's end Phys.org · 48d ago
- Slowing Atlantic current fueling stronger California storms University of California, Riverside · 48d ago
- Collapse of Atlantic Currents May Already Be ‘Locked In’ Yale E360 · 48d ago
- Poles apart: Patagonia and Arctic tidal shifts spark scientific concern Environment Journal · 48d ago
- Collapse of Atlantic Currents May Already Be ‘Locked In’ Yahoo · 48d ago
- Poles apart: Patagonia and Arctic tidal shifts spark scientific concern Environment Journal · 48d ago
- Collapse of AMOC ocean current may already be locked in New Scientist · 48d ago
- We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern? The Independent · 48d ago
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