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Originally posted by pintohoo ↑

I'm dreadfully sorry - the point of the discussion is about when the AMOC stops

the evidence is very clear. the opinions are in agreement in many things - one of which is that

the north - will get bloody cold

which part of this don't you understand?

The collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a significant concern for climate scientists, as it could lead to substantial cooling in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.
### Effects of AMOC Collapse
1. **Temperature Drop**: If the AMOC were to collapse, studies predict that Northern Europe could experience temperature decreases ranging from 4 °C (7.2 °F) to as much as 10 °C (18 °F) within a century. Some models suggest that average February temperatures could drop between 10 °C (18 °F) and 30 °C (54 °F) in specific regions, leading to conditions akin to those found in Canada or Russia today[1][2][3].
2. **Regional Impacts**: The cooling effects would be most pronounced in countries like Britain, Ireland, and the Nordic nations. A complete shutdown of the AMOC could result in winter sea ice extending into the territorial waters of the British Isles and Denmark, while parts of Scandinavia might become cold enough to support ice sheets[1][2].
3. **Global Climate Effects**: The collapse would not only cool the Northern Hemisphere but also warm the Southern Hemisphere, albeit to a lesser extent. This shift could lead to altered precipitation patterns globally, affecting ecosystems and agriculture[2][3][7].
### Mechanism of Cooling
The AMOC plays a crucial role in transporting warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic. This process helps maintain milder temperatures in Europe. If the AMOC were to stop, the heat distribution would be disrupted, leading to significant regional cooling. Historical data indicates that similar collapses in the past have resulted in abrupt climate shifts over just a few decades[2][4].
### Conclusion
In summary, a collapse of the AMOC would likely lead to colder temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe, with significant implications for climate patterns and ecosystems. The consensus among researchers is that such an event could occur within this century if current trends continue, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change[1][3][6].
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_meridional_overturning_circulation
[2] https://www.space.com/ocean-tipping-point-atlantic-current-collapse
[3] https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/whats-happening-with-the-amoc/
[4] https://tos.org/oceanography/articl...rning-circulation-approaching-a-tipping-point
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/geography/comments/161aeae/how_would_temperatures_change_in_europe_if_the/
[6] https://www.theguardian.com/environ...ould-collapse-as-early-as-2025-study-suggests
[7] https://slate.com/technology/2024/0...apsing-day-after-tomorrow-climate-change.html

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Are these the same experts that said we were supposed to have a dry winter in Australia
or the same experts that have been spewing false climate prognostications for the past 70 years that have neevr eventuated?
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