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Satellite data confirms Atlantic current has slowed by 14%

Original: The Atlantic Current (AMOC) is slowing down: confirmation comes from satellites Dr. Kyle Muller 4–5 minutes A study cond

A new study led by Dr. Kyle Muller used satellite observations from 1985 to 2023 to measure heat released from the ocean to the atmosphere, finding that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) has slowed by roughly 14% over three decades. The current is a key regulator of the climate in Europe and North America, so confirmation of its weakening is drawing attention among climate scientists and the public, with discussion focused on what a further slowdown could mean for weather patterns.

Why now: New satellite-based evidence confirming a long-suspected weakening of a major ocean current has renewed debate about climate tipping points.

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• The Atlantic Current (AMOC) is slowing down: confirmation comes from satellites Dr. Kyle Muller 4–5 minutes A study conducted with satellite data from 1985 to 2023 recorded a decline in heat released from the ocean to the atmosphere: the AMOC has slowed by 14% in thirty years,… · Snoro · 5

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