Greenland Warming Drives Weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and Amplified Fire Hazard in Northern Europe
Journal: Polar and Cold Regions Research
Year: 2025

One of the reasons for the change in fire danger associated with weather conditions in any part of Europe is the corresponding variations in average monthly surface air temperatures, as well as monthly precipitation. The factors, causing these variations, include changes in the state of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which has tended to weaken since the mid-19th century. This trend is driven by Greenland's warming climate, which is increasing the volume of cold freshwater flowi