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A group of climatologists warned of a serious a threat, which can loom over Europe.
According to their research, there is a high risk of collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOS), which includes the famous Gulf Stream. This ocean current plays a key role in regulating the climate in the North Atlantic by transporting heat from the tropics to the northern regions.
In the open letters, addressed to the Northern Council, scientists emphasize that new studies indicate an underestimation of the risks of stopping AMOS. This event may happen in the coming decades and have catastrophic consequences for Europe and the whole world.
The main reason for the weakening and possible collapse of AMOS is global warming. The melting of glaciers and increased desalination of the waters of the North Atlantic disturb the natural processes of the circulation of ocean currents.
Scientists call on the world community to take urgent measures to combat climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and switching to renewable energy sources is the only way to prevent the catastrophic consequences of a Gulf Stream collapse.
It is important to note that the probability of the collapse of AMOS is still a subject of scientific debate. However, given the seriousness of the potential consequences, scientists are calling for vigilance and decisive action.
