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What is the potential implication of the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) on global weather?
Temperatures will dramatically drop in some regions and rise in others.
How does the AMOC function in terms of ocean currents?
It moves warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic where it sinks and spreads southward.
Why do scientists believe there is uncertainty regarding the potential slowdown or collapse of the AMOC?
Due to the lack of knowledge about the impact of ice melting on ocean currents.
What role does the Gulf Stream play in the AMOC system?
Helps transport warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic within AMOC.
What research method did the scientists use to simulate a potential collapse of the AMOC?
Supercomputer and complex climate models
What could happen to temperatures in some parts of Europe if the AMOC collapses?
Plunge by up to 30 degrees Celsius
What impact could the collapse of the AMOC have on sea levels?
Increase by 1 meter
What was mentioned as a factor that could dilute the Northern Atlantic Ocean and weaken the AMOC currents?
Rainfall and river runoff
What did René van Westen emphasize was needed for further research in relation to the study?
Models mimicking climate change impacts
According to Stefan Rahmstorf, what could happen if the Northern Atlantic Ocean is diluted with freshwater beyond a certain point?
A tipping point will be reached causing an AMOC collapse
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