The Big Chill

The video discusses how some regions may warm while others cool due to the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt, a network of ocean currents that distribute heat globally. It explains how salty water sinks in the Arctic, creating a current that travels to the equator and rises as it warms. Freshwater from melting glaciers can disrupt this system, potentially leading to a shutdown with severe climate consequences. The video highlights the possibility of this occurring within the next century, affecting global weather patterns and causing droughts or severe winters in different regions.

What is the probability of the global conveyor belt shutting down within the next 100 years?

In what ways might different regions of the world be affected by changes in the ocean currents?