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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  • redtea@lemmygrad.ml
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    11 months ago

    but other scientists are not so sure.

    Is it just me who thinks we should act as if it is going to collapse soon, even if a few scientists aren’t sure?

  • virr@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    TL;DR: New statistical model suggests that the AMOC (including gulf stream) could collapse to the much slower pattern by 2025 to 2095. This is a century earlier than previous predictions and the researchers were concerned. There is some questions on the accuracy of the model used, and that needs more research.

    Personally I don’t think we should wait for further testing to vet the model before acting. Try to do better now.