🌊 What if a global ocean circulation that helps regulate the world’s climate started to slow down? Could it mean colder winters in the UK, shifting monsoons, and rising sea levels? 🌍❄️
In this video, we dive into the science behind the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — a vast system of ocean currents that moves heat around the globe and helps keep Europe warm. Some scientists believe it’s weakening. But what does that really mean? And how worried should we be?
Learn about:
What the AMOC is and how it works
Why it’s so important for the UK and global climate
What could happen if it weakens
How climate models are helping us understand the risks
The role of the Southern Ocean in keeping the AMOC alive
We’ll also explore the latest research from Met Office scientists and explain why monitoring the deep ocean is more important than ever. 📡
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Scripted and presented by: Aidan McGivern
Filmed and edited by: Angel Gyan and Jade Greewal
Animations: Mark Machin
Contributors: Dr Laura Jackson, Dr Jonathan Baker

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