What is the AMOC and Why It Matters for the World
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is one of Earth’s most significant climate systems, often referred to as the “conveyor belt” of the ocean. This vast current circulates warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where it cools, sinks, and flows southward. Its role is crucial: by distributing heat and nutrients across […]