RealClimate: The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

A few weeks ago, a study by Copenhagen University researchers Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen concluded that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is likely to pass a tipping point already this century, most probably around mid-century. Given the catastrophic consequences of an AMOC breakdown, the study made quite a few headlines but also met some skepticism. Now that the dust has settled, here some thoughts on the criticisms that have been raised about this study.

RealClimate: What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC?

Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf: Indeed even some colleagues ha…

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RealClimate: AMOC

Ocean Current System – That Influences Weather Patterns Globally – Seems To Be Approaching a Tipping Point

RealClimate: The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

AMOC slowdown? - page 4 - Science - Arctic Sea Ice : Forum

RealClimate: The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

RealClimate: Oceans

No, the Gulf Stream isn't going to collapse - Big Think

RealClimate: AMOC

Slow and soft passage through tipping point of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation in a changing climate

Physics-based early warning signal shows that AMOC is on tipping course