How much do we actually know about AMOC collapse?

Published on July 1, 2026 7:43 AM GMTWhat would happen if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapses? A frozen Europe or just somewhat cooler seasons? It seems like the scientific opinion differs wildly in their assessments and public concern seems to be on a strong upward trajectory. Iceland even flagged AMOC collapse as a potential national security threat, showing that people are starting to take the danger seriously. So, let’s explore the different view points.What even...