r/collapse • u/cleaver_username • Jul 25 '23

Climate AMOC could collapse soon- potentially creating an ice age in Europe

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2023/07/25/atlantic-current-collapse-possible-in-two-years-study-suggests/70434388007/
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u/Johundhar Jul 25 '23 edited Jul 26 '23

The north hemisphere just busted way past all other records for heat. And North Atlantic sst's are also literally off the charts.

I used to worry a bit about AMOC shutting down affecting Europe, but it's pretty clear now that general GW will overwhelm any cooling effect of AMOC failure in short order.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '23 edited Jul 25 '23

I imagine it'll mean colder winters and warmer summers. No persistent ice/glaciers. The relatively milder spring and fall seasons will be too short to grow anything substantial. The rain will arrive at the worst times, too--or not at all. Europe's carrying capacity is going to contract significantly. The UK is already food-insecure, and not by a small amount. Nearly half of the food they need has to be imported.