Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic suggests the AMOC is weakening


A patch of ocean south-east of Greenland is the only place on Earth that is cooling, and it could be a sign that the warm water "conveyor belt" in the Atlantic is slowing down

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on New Scientist

Read more on:

Photo of Atlantic

Atlantic

Photo of Cold blob

Cold blob

Photo of AMOC

AMOC

Related news:

News photo

FIU advances hurricane and resilience research as Atlantic season begins - EurekAlert!

News photo

From environmental crisis to climate opportunity: New study shows how Atlantic seaweed could power carbon removal and biofuels - EurekAlert!

News photo

NOAA predicts quieter Atlantic hurricane season for 2026—but the Pacific is another story