Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Q312)
Subject, term, tag: Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
- Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation |
Subject, term, tag: Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation |
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Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The main current system in the South and North Atlantic Oceans. AMOC transports warm upper-ocean water northwards and cold, deep water southwards, as part of the global ocean circulation system. Changes in the strength of AMOC can affect other components of the climate system. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026