Why The AMOC is so Unstable and Could Collapse
For 12,000 years, the AMOC system has balanced sea levels and supported Earth’s climate. If it collapses, we could see devastating flooding in cities like Miami and New York, while the UK endures brutal Siberian winters.
2025-01-06 16:00:00 - Insane Curiosity
Even the Amazon rainforest, an oxygen lifeline for the planet, could be severely affected. But why has this once-stable system become a source of global concern? Clearly, there’s an ongoing debate among experts, some argue that the AMOC is already weakening, while others believe the evidence isn’t conclusive yet.
But today, we’ll break down the science behind the AMOC's predicted collapse and the latest research on its instability.