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AMOC weakens for nearly 20 years: what is happening with Atlantic currents

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Researchers found that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has been steadily weakening for nearly 20 years. This could have serious implications for the planet’s climate as the ocean loses heat south of Greenland.

In brief

  • Researchers discovered that AMOC has been weakening for nearly 20 years.
  • AMOC is a key system of ocean currents in the Atlantic.
  • The ocean is losing heat south of Greenland.
  • The weakening of AMOC may impact the planet’s climate.
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  • VectorIndependent
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    AMOC слабшає майже 20 років: що відбувається з течіями Атлантики

  • InformatorIndependent
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    Вчені занепокоєні: як нова аномалія в Атлантиці вплине на клімат планети

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