AMOC (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption A system of currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation carries warm water into the North Atlantic. It could be disturbed if CO2 and aerosols are not simultaneously cut. Credit R. Curry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/Science/USGCRP Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.