A new statistical model has predicted that the collapse of Atlantic Ocean currents is likely to occur this century. The results would cause catastrophic temperature drops in the Northern Hemisphere, but other scientists are not so sure.

Researchers have predicted the collapse of the AMOC could happen any time between 2025 and 2095 — far sooner than previous predictions, although not all scientists are convinced.

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  • Dubious_Fart
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    1 year ago

    You are the first person I’ve seen recognize the legitimate fear that these climate issues could result in hypercanes.

    Hurricanes of a size and fury as to not be measurable on current scale, Whose devastation could stretch across half a continent.

    • girthero@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Whose devastation could stretch across half a continent.

      Thats one way to stop carbon emissions!