# Is This Crucial Ocean Current About to COLLAPSE? | Weathered: Earth’s Extremes

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Language: en

Published: 2024-11-02T16:00:22+00:00

Source creator: PBS

Duration: 281 seconds

## Description

The AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) plays a crucial role in regulating global climate by transferring heat from the warm tropics to the North Atlantic, helping to stabilize temperatures worldwide. However, scientists have raised concerns that it may be slowing down—or even on the verge of shutting down—which could lead to severe consequences, such as more extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels.

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Weathered: Earth's Extremes
Host, Maiya May travels around the world to highlight real stories from people affected by natural disasters and climate change. Stream our series to learn how building a better future is possible. Check out more from Weathered on @pbsterra!

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