PunkTheFunk 125,719 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (CNN) -- A crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean that helps control temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere and has implications for the entire planet's weather systems is showing signs of instability due to human-made climate change, scientists say. Its collapse would have dire consequences for our weather and life on Earth. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) -- which the Gulf Stream is a major part of -- helps maintain the energy balance in the Atlantic Ocean. It is often described as a "conveyor belt" that takes warm surface water from the tropics and distributes it to the north Atlantic. The colder, saltier water then sinks and flows south. A study, published Thursday in Nature and Climate Change, warned of "an almost complete loss of stability of the AMOC over the course of the last century. Researchers say it could be close to a collapse from a strong circulation to a weak circulation, though the threshold for such a collapse is still uncertain. Scientists have warned for years that the circulation is weakening. Heavy rain and melting ice sheets are making the water in the North Atlantic Ocean less salty, which makes it lighter and less likely to sink. If the water in this region becomes too light, the entire circulation could be disrupted. Global weather patterns are critically linked to the circulation and its transport of heat and nutrients around the planet. A collapse of this system would result in significant and abrupt changes, including fast sea level rise, more extreme winters in Western Europe and disruptions to monsoon systems in the tropics. It could also have a cascading effect and destabilize other components of the Earth's climate system, including the Antarctic ice sheet and the Amazon rainforest. https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/06/world/climate-gulf-stream-collapse-warning-study-intl/index.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 36,080 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Lemme just rewatch The Day After Tomorrow to prepare So long ggd, it was nice while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaLa 19,898 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 oh so the Earth is done-done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 36,080 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Like, all I ever wanted was to spend my 20's and 30's relatively comfy but it'll never happen at this rate So long ggd, it was nice while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,712 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 omg the COLLAPSE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling 31,683 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: omg the COLLAPSE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfaith 5,716 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Mother Earth really heard "Hot Girl Summer" and wanted to fit in huh? 🌍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Browne 2,723 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Earth is CANCELLED Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindblown 6,746 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Omg love that for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler1992 2,340 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hey @PunkTheFunk here is the link to the article that CNN references. You should post it! Not as entertaining, but interesting nonetheless! https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-021-01097-4.epdf?sharing_token=qWMQcnRcVRZQmZ_yahYbd9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0ODQw4Na6S4LwvIIwjZ_S3NdBoG6pi8c5NBfIwoUKp1VK_OHHszXMnB3OMoyz8L8emOhG-hoDsJyn1YMubz_IampYbIRg_8P9vjnfIPPzRQwm6m9BfwEGfoLu0JsB4E2trSfyu4r947mOz1oZQlyxQxZLxaMkEINR4Wt7XEIrPrRkahci-lKgCSTZahFzlH7wM%3D&tracking_referrer=www.washingtonpost.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussOfYonce 3,657 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tyler1992 said: Hey @PunkTheFunk here is the link to the article that CNN references. You should post it! Not as entertaining, but interesting nonetheless! this feels like an understatement ✨ puthy tight, puthy clean, puthy fresh ✨ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussOfYonce 3,657 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Pennywise said: Like, all I ever wanted was to spend my 20's and 30's relatively comfy but it'll never happen at this rate i feel like i wont be able to do any of my dreams with the rate this is going but ill try to enjoy my remaining time on earth so cheers ✨ puthy tight, puthy clean, puthy fresh ✨ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevana229 1,916 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 there's no point in even worrying about this... there's no changing it. republicans and billionaires will ensure nothing changes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, CubbyGaga said: Earth is CANCELLED Just like Chromatica...a true reverse kindness punk experience... Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler1992 2,340 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, HausOfARTPOPII said: this feels like an understatement Yikes, I might have worded that wrong Or is it…? I don’t want to live in a movie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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