Atlantic AMOC weakening, cold blob, and El Niño link

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   AMOC slowdown could boost California storms, cut Greenland snowfall

   UC Riverside research says a slowing AMOC could intensify California storms and lessen Greenland snowfall, with broader impacts on South America and Antarctica.

2. 6 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Threatened by Climate Change

   A *Nature Communications* study warns that climate‑driven slowdown of the AMOC could boost West Coast storms and cut Arctic storms by century‑end, posing global climate risks.

3. 17 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   AMOC slowdown may trigger stronger California storms, study says

   U.S. researchers warn that a slowing Atlantic overturning current could boost California storms and that Pacific iceberg meltwater may also weaken the AMOC, affecting global climate.

4. 18 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation faces rising collapse risk, scientists warn

   Scientists warn a rising risk of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation collapse, with up to 80% probability under continued fossil‑fuel use, threatening heat waves, sea‑level rise and colder European wins

5. 19 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Atlantic cold blob could intensify European heatwaves

   A persistent cold “blob” in the North Atlantic, linked to freshwater from melting Greenland ice, may disrupt the jet stream and promote blocking highs that bring hotter air into Europe, echoing past extreme夏s.

6. 22 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Atlantic AMOC Weakening Raises Climate Risks for Iceland and Europe

   New research shows the Atlantic AMOC is weakening, with a 10% risk of unavoidable collapse that could make Iceland extremely cold and disrupt climate across Europe.

7. 25 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   North Atlantic “Cold Blob” Linked to Weakening Ocean Circulation

   A study finds the North Atlantic ‘cold blob’ results from a slowdown of the AMOC, warning of harsher European winters, hotter summers and possible weather impacts when combined with a strong El Niño in winter 6

8. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   North Atlantic Cold Blob Linked to Intensified European Heatwaves

   A North Atlantic “cold blob” caused by Greenland melt freshening weakens the AMOC, tilts the jet stream and amplifies European heatwaves, scientists warn.

9. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   North Atlantic 'cold blob' linked to European heatwave

   Scientists link a North Atlantic cold water patch to Europe's extreme heatwave, noting its impact on the jet stream and possible weakening of the AMOC.

10. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Arctic Marine Heatwaves Surge as Atlantic Cold Blob Amplifies European Heat Waves

    Arctic marine heatwaves have intensified, while a North Atlantic cold‑water anomaly is linked to stronger European heat waves.

11. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Study Finds North Atlantic “Cold Blob” Signals Weakening of Major Ocean Current

    German scientists report a cooling “Cold Blob” in the North Atlantic, indicating a weakening AMOC that could raise U.S. sea levels, intensify hurricanes, and trigger colder European winters.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Atlantic circulation slowdown linked to cooling near Iceland and European heatwave forecasts

    Research shows a weakening Atlantic circulation causing cooling near Iceland and informs better forecasts of European heatwaves and Antarctic snowfall, underscoring broad climate risks.

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    North Atlantic Cold Blob Signals Weakening of Ocean Heat Transport

    A long‑lasting cold spot in the North Atlantic, tied to a weakening AMOC, may trigger harsher European winters, sea‑level rise on the U.S. East Coast, and stronger storms, prompting urgent scientific and policy

14. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Atlantic ‘Cold Blob’ Signals Weakening of AMOC

    Study links the North Atlantic ‘Cold Blob’ to a weakening AMOC, warning of possible climate disruptions in Europe and the US.

15. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Greenland ice melt reshapes Arctic seafloor and threatens Atlantic current

    Greenland's glaciers now release four times more icebergs, altering deep‑sea habitats and navigation, while a cold water “blob” signals a slowing Atlantic current that could affect weather in North America and

16. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    North Atlantic cold patch and ancient Gulf Stream shift warn of AMOC weakening

    A North Atlantic cold patch and an ancient Gulf Stream northward shift both indicate a potential weakening of the AMOC, raising concerns over future climate disruption.

17. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    North Atlantic cold spot points to weakening ocean circulation

    A North Atlantic cold spot linked to a slowing AMOC and a sharp rise in global marine heatwaves threaten European weather and raise drought risk for the Balkans.

18. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    North Atlantic Cold Blob Indicates Weakening of AMOC

    A new study links the North Atlantic’s cooling “cold blob” to a weakening AMOC, raising concerns about sea‑level rise, European winters and African droughts.

19. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Atlantic “cold blob” linked to weakening AMOC circulation

    A study links a 1 °C‑cooling “cold blob” in the North Atlantic to a weakening AMOC, warning of possible U.S. coast sea‑rise, harsher European winters, and African droughts.

20. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    North Atlantic ‘Cold Blob’ Linked to Weakening AMOC

    A new study links the North Atlantic “cold blob” to a weakening AMOC, warning of possible sea‑level rise, colder Europe and African droughts if the circulation collapses.

21. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Atlantic Cold Blob Signals Weakening of Key Ocean Current

    A persistent North Atlantic cold blob is linked to a weakening AMOC, raising concerns about sea‑level rise, altered rainfall and cooling in Europe, driven by Greenland melt and fresh‑water influx.

22. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    North Atlantic Cold Spot Signals Weakening of AMOC

    A study links the North Atlantic cold spot, cooled by ~1 °C since 1900, to a weakening AMOC, raising concerns about sea‑level rise, European cooling, and monsoon disruptions.

23. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    AMOC Tipping Point Signals Accelerate, Raising Global Climate Risks

    Utrecht researchers warn the AMOC could reach a tipping point faster than expected, potentially cooling Europe and altering global weather, while other studies show mixed evidence on its current strength.

24. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Atlantic 'Cold Blob' and Antarctic Sea‑Ice Decline Raise Ocean‑Circulation Alarm

    Scientists warn that a cooling 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic signals a weakening AMOC while warming Southern Ocean waters have halted Antarctic sea‑ice growth since 2015, both raising concerns of major ocea

25. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Climate Change Signals: French Cool Spell and Weakening Gulf Stream

    France’s brief cool spell coincides with near‑record global temperatures, while a new study links a North Atlantic ‘cold blob’ to a weakening Gulf Stream, raising concerns about reduced heat transport to Europe

26. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    North Atlantic cold blob signals weakening of key ocean current

    A persistent North Atlantic cold patch points to a weakening AMOC, raising concerns about sea‑level rise, storm changes and broader climate impacts for Europe and the U.S.

27. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Scientists warn of accelerating AMOC collapse and propose a 100‑km Bering Strait barrier

    New research warns AMOC could lose up to 58 % of strength by century, prompting European alerts and a proposed Alaska‑Russia mega‑wall.