Emerging evidence suggests the AMOC may not have actually collapsed in the warm climates following ice ages. More detailed climate models suggest it could weaken but not collapse with current warming. Studies of the AMOC’s present behavior show new facets that could buffer any eventual weakening.

Emerging evidence suggests the AMOC may not have actually collapsed in the warm climates following ice ages. More detailed climate models suggest it could weaken but not collapse with current warming. Studies of the AMOC’s present behavior show new facets that could buffer any eventual weakening.