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The Impact of Global Warming on Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns

Global warming is exacerbating extreme weather conditions and poses a significant threat to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a vital ocean current system. The potential disruption of the AMOC could trigger profound shifts in weather patterns, damage ecosystems, and adversely affect living conditions in the Arctic and other areas.

If the AMOC collapses, it could lead to a cooling effect in the Northern Hemisphere, elevated sea levels in the Atlantic, reduced rainfall in Europe and North America, and changes in monsoon patterns across South America and Africa. These changes could have far-reaching consequences for the environment and human societies.