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Atlantic current circulation could shut down, say climate scientists

20 Feb 2024 Isabelle Dumé
A map of Europe and North Africa showing temperature response after the AMOC collapse. Much of the map is coloured dark or light blue, indicating temperature drops of up to 20 degrees Celsius
Northern exposure: This map of the annual two-metre surface temperatures in Europe and North Africa depicts the likely climate impact of a collapse in the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC). (Courtesy: R van Westen)
The collapse of the main ocean current that keeps Europe warmer than other regions at similar latitu

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