An apocalypse can occur anytime after 2050. Here's how it will begin and end the world

In a new study, the researchers have discovered that the world is not far away from the day when it will start experiencing apocalyptic weather events, which will eventually lead to doomsday.

The chain of catastrophic events is likely to start unfolding at any time in the next 6,000 years, as per the study.

A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have analysed and forecasted the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is likely to collapse in the next decade and a half which will set the cycle of catastrophic climatic conditions.

The collapse is likely to redefine the weather and climate patterns of our planet and have far-reaching consequences on the ecosystems as well as human societies.

What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation?

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is the essential system function which is similar to a colossal oceanic conveyor belt.

This system sends warm surface water from the southern hemisphere to the chilly areas of the North Atlantic. The saltier and colder water moves down the ocean floor and flows south.

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This system prevents overheating in the Southern Hemisphere and stops the Northern Hemisphere from freezing but also spreads life-nourishing nutrients across the marine ecosystems.

According to climate experts, the AMOC will weaken because of the melting ice and increase in greenhouse gases. According to the earlier predictions from historical data, a collapse is likely to happen between 2025 and 2095.

However, as per the new study, because of too many uncertainties, such predictions are not reliable.

With the help of various data sets and analyses, the AMOC's tipping times ranged between 2050 to 8065, which has given the researchers a 6,000-year window.

How will the catastrophic climatic conditions begin on Earth?

After the collapse of AMOC, the Northern Hemisphere is expected to get colder and the temperatures across Europe will drop dramatically.

Arctic ice will move southwards and the southern coast of England will be enveloped by it within a century.

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Mean temperatures in parts of North America and Europe will drop significantly.

In the Amazon rainforest, the wet seasons will be reversed to dry seasons and in coastal cities, the sea level will increase faster.

Speaking about the study, lead author Maya Ben-Yami said, "Our research is both a wake-up call and a cautionary tale. There are things we still can't predict, and we need to invest in better data and a more in-depth understanding of the systems in question. The stakes are too high to rely on shaky predictions."

(With inputs from agencies)