Projected Change in Atlantic
Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC)
§  The MOC is an indicator of
ocean circulation changes in
response to global warming.
§  The MOC is projected to
slow down in the future.
§  It is due to the warming
and increased precipitation at
higher latitudes.
§  The weakened MOC will
help to reduce global
warming at higher latitude,
because less heat will be
transported there.