What are the potential consequences of a weakened AMOC?

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A weakened AMOC could lead to accentuated temperature differences between the Equator and the poles, a warming of the Southern Hemisphere, a cooling of Europe, changes in rain belts in southern Africa, altered Indian monsoon timing, accelerated melting of Antarctica’s ice sheets, and a reduction in the ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric carbon.