so soothing & satisfying to watch
#NASA Perpetual Ocean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCmTY0PKGDs
his visualization shows ocean surface currents around the world during the period from June 2005 through Decemeber 2007. The visualization does not include a narration or annotations; the goal was to use ocean flow data to create a simple, visceral experience.
The Atlantic Ocean's currents are on the verge of collapse. This is what it means for the planet
Scientists are concerned that the Atlantic Ocean’s system of currents may be about to reach a tipping point. If it does, it’ll have severe consequences for all of us.
#AMOC #climatescience #climatechange #news #globalwarming
https://www.sciencefocus.com/comment/atlantic-current-collapse
so, if I'm understanding correctly, if the AMOC tipping point could be reached as early as in 13 years, which would be 2037, then even if we all decarbonize by 2040 or 2050 it would be too late. we need to speed progress up on that.
@peeppeepcircus I have not seen any studies as to what would happen if indeed Man does halt and ultimately reduce CO2 from oil combustion...i.e., would world temperatures remain stable. It seems that an object in motion would stay in motion and hard to or difficult to slow down. Nature loves equilibrium, but in her timescale, and these temperatures we currently live in will continue for a long time. Same for any other tipping points we've seem to have pushed.
@Victor there was a climate scientist recently speaking in an interview, Michael Mann, that said that if we halt all fossil fuels today, this level of extreme weather and disasters is what we would need to build resilience to, that it's still possible to build resilience for this level of disruptions. but that without halting fossil fuels real quick, that changes into unsurvivable. paraphrasing, but that was the gist.
@peeppeepcircus "The impacts particularly on Nordic Countries would likely be catastrophic, including major cooling in the region while surrounding regions warm".
"Recognizing that adaptation to such a severe climate catastrophe is not a viable option, we urge the Council of Nordic Ministers to a) initiate an assessment of this significant risk ... and b) take steps ... leveraging the strong international standing of the Nordic countries ... to reduce emissions as quickly as possible." 1/X
from what i've been reading is that the AMOC shutdown will affect Europe the worst with more cooling and but also more weather extremes, making today's agriculture there not possible. East coast USA sea level will rise. Colder in USA northeast.
North Hemisphere cooling a bit (although I don't know how much).
I don't really understand how it would affect USA West Coast states.
@peeppeepcircus La Niña and El Niño would be amplified (drought and rain). Monsoon months in the Arizona and southeastern CA areas would be major events. Have not seen any predictions on hurricanes coming but this is dependant on ocean temperatures and eastern shores of Pacific.
@peeppeepcircus https://en.vedur.is/media/ads_in_header/AMOC-letter_Final.pdf 2/X