Atlantic circulation could be more resilient to global warming than was thought

Aixue Hu

doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00300-2

Atlantic circulation could be more resilient to global warming than was thought

Aixue Hu

Earth System Predictability

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A system of ocean currents called the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation strongly affects climate, but is showing signs of shutting down. An analysis now suggests that total collapse is unlikely this century.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	893-894
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	638
Issue number	8052
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00300-2
State	Published - Feb 27 2025

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Ocean sciences

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Atlantic circulation could be more resilient to global warming than was thought

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