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Warning of a forthcoming collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation - Nature Communications

www.nature.com Warning of a forthcoming collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation - Nature Communications

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is a major tipping element in the climate system. Here, data-driven estimators for the time of tipping predict a potential AMOC collapse mid-century under the current emission scenario.

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If the records shattered this year tell us anything, it is that these models are too optimistic. Undoubtedly, this will occur during our lives.
- Yeah, I know it's a bit of a meme within the community. But surely scientists should start modelling in 'faster than expected' to get more accurate results.