A 'cold blob' in the Atlantic could be a sign of AMOC shutdown

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climate changeAtlantic OceanAMOC shutdowncold blobocean currentsglobal warmingsea level rise

Author: tambourine_man

Date: 6/14/2026

Article Summary:
A mysterious 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic Ocean has puzzled scientists for years, and new research suggests it's an ominous sign of the shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which would bring catastrophic changes to weather and climate across multiple continents.