It's more than just a water level issue. As I understand it, the Amoc is responsable for warmer water cycling up to the coasts of western Europe resulting in warmer temperatures than they would normally get at that latitude. It would change the temperature and weather experienced there. Hank Green did a video talking about how it could potentially affect Ireland about a month ago.

[–] vane@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I read a little, I haven't found any issues except USA gets it's east coast wiped with water. Maybe that's why they building so many data centers there, to change climate so water can refresh their data. That will be hilarious to watch to be honest I can live with that.

[–] null@piefed.au 4 points 2 months ago

to change climate so water can refresh their data

sorry what?

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It affects all coastlines everywhere in the world. Most countries have major cities on the coast that will be forced to relocate. Massive damages and refugees.

Rising oceans isn't itself an extinction event, but poverty in capitalist countries means a lot of people are going to die. A lot.

[–] JustTesting@lemmy.hogru.ch 3 points 2 months ago

with less cold water coming down the US east coast, temperatures will rise. With more energy (heat) in that system, hurricanes will be more severe and frequent.