The Atlantic circulation could collapse as soon as 2025, and the Earth could enter an unknown era of extreme cold.
The Atlantic Gyre is called"Hot salt cycle", one of the largest ocean circulation systems on Earth. It is responsible for regulating the global climate, transporting heat from the tropics to high latitudes while bringing cold water from the deep sea back to the tropics.
Observational data in recent years show that the speed of the Atlantic circulation is gradually slowing down. Scientists believe that this is mainly due to the melting of the polar ice caps caused by global warming, and a large amount of fresh water flows into the North Atlantic, which upsets the original salinity balance and thus affects the stability of the circulation.
According to the latest research models**, if the Atlantic circulation continues to slow at its current rate, it could collapse as soon as 2025. Once the circulation collapses, the Earth's climate will change dramatically, with some regions likely to face severe droughts, floods and other natural disasters, while others may fall into prolonged extreme cold.
The collapse of the Atlantic circulation could have catastrophic consequences that could only be avoided by a concerted global effort. Let's take action together to protect our planet.