Tipping of the Atlantic Ocean Circulation

Explore the critical issue of Atlantic Ocean Circulation tipping in this 45-minute lecture by Henk Dijkstra from the PCS Institute for Basic Science. Gain insights into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key tipping element in the climate system, and its sensitivity to freshwater perturbations. Understand the potential for a climate-disrupting transition within decades under continued greenhouse gas emissions. Examine the enormous climate impacts of an AMOC collapse and the crucial importance of reliable probability estimates for policymakers. Discover current approaches to determining AMOC transition probabilities using various ocean-climate models, providing a comprehensive overview of this pressing environmental concern.