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Atlantic ‘cold blob’ adds weight to concerns that a key ocean circulation system is weakening
A persistent patch of cooling south-east of Greenland is increasingly being linked to a slowdown in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the current system that helps move heat northward.
Key Takeaways
- A north Atlantic cool patch stands out against broad global warming.
- The latest evidence in the source text links it more strongly to a weakening AMOC.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com