Oslo joint seminar in atmospheric, ocean and climate science, Nov 17

Title: Tipping of the Atlantic Ocean Circulation 

Speaker: Henk A. Dijkstra, Utrecht University 

Portrait of HenkĀ A. Dijkstra, Utrecht University

Speaker: Henk A. Dijkstra, Utrecht University

Abstract:

The Atlantic Ocean Circulation, in particular its zonally averaged component called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is one of the tipping elements in the climate system. The AMOC is sensitive to freshwater perturbations and may undergo a transition to a climate disrupting state within a few decades under continuing greenhouse gas emissions. The potential climate impacts of such a collapse are enormous and hence a reliable estimate of the probability of its occurrence before the year 2100 is crucial information for policy makers. In his talk, an overview will be given of current efforts to determine these transition probabilities in a hierarchy of ocean-climate models. 

 

What is the Joint Oslo Seminar (JOS):

  • Atmospheric and climate sciences have a stronghold in Oslo among the four institutions University of Oslo, the Meteorological Institute, CICERO and NILU.
  • This joint seminar invites renowned international experts to contribute to an informal series of lectures, meant to create interaction with the Oslo atmospheric and climate science community on recent highlights and analysis in the field.
  • All seminars will be held on Thursdays (Noon -1pm).
Published Nov. 3, 2022 3:34 PM - Last modified Jan. 12, 2024 12:17 PM