What Does AMO Stand For?
AMO stands for Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation
The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) is a long-term climate variability pattern characterized by periodic fluctuations in sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean. These oscillations typically occur over decades, alternating between warm and cool phases that can influence weather patterns, precipitation, and storm activity in the Atlantic region and beyond. Understanding the AMO is crucial for climate modeling and predicting the potential impacts on regional and global climate systems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym