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@[email protected]M to [email protected]English • 2 years ago

The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

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The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

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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. ...
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    Tipping this decade?

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        It seems impossible to prepare for. Do you know if other variables will accelerate once this happens?

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          NM

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      They say century not decade. Mid century is 2 decades away.

      But scientists are the most conservative people I have ever met or worked with. They are almost certainly underplaying the timeline so as to make their conclusion more solid and defensible.

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