The world's leading climate scientists have addressed the leaders of Northern European countries with a warning about a possible catastrophe.
44 scientists fear possible collapse of important Atlantic Ocean currents.
They published an open letter stating that a natural disaster could happen as early as this century, the Icelandic Met Office reports.
Experts stressed that the risks of these currents weakening are underestimated and called on authorities to act immediately.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation plays a key role in heat transport in the Northern Hemisphere.
AMOS has a significant impact on climate and living conditions in the Arctic and beyond.
A slowdown in AMOC under the influence of warming could lead to sharp cold snaps and extreme weather conditions in northern Europe.
Climate scientists have warned that changing ocean circulation could have devastating consequences for both northern European countries and other parts of the world.
They called on leaders to find solutions to prevent serious consequences.
