Early-onset of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation weakening in response to atmospheric CO2 concentration

Abstract The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a tipping component of the climate system, is projected to slowdown during the 21st century in response to increased atmospheric CO2 concentration. The rate and start of the weakening are associated with relatively large uncertainties....

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Main Authors: Mihai Dima, Denis R. Nichita, Gerrit Lohmann, Monica Ionita, Mirela Voiculescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:npj Climate and Atmospheric Science
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-021-00182-x