AMOC Collapse Could Freeze and Dry Europe for Centuries, Scientists Warn

A potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) would not only bring brutally cold, polar-style winters back to Europe — it could also trigger an even more alarming consequence: long-lasting droughts across much of the continent. Once considered a remote or speculative threat, the weakening of AMOC has now become a central concern in climate science. This massive…

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