A mysterious cold patch in the North Atlantic has puzzled scientists for years.
New research links the cooling to a weakening system of Atlantic Ocean currents that researchers warn could reach a tipping point.
The shutdown of these currents would bring catastrophic changes to weather and climate across multiple continents.
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In the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Greenland and Iceland, a large patch of water is doing something very strange. While the rest of the ocean heats up, it’s been getting colder. A new study says it has the answer to this mystery — and it’s an ominous sign the world is hurtling toward one of the most alarming climate tipping points.
