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Sending out an SOS

Predicting abrupt changes in ecological systems could help stave off some of the worst impacts of climate change. But how close are we to foreseeing tipping points?

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Figure 1: Once a system loses resilience, returning to its original state can be difficult.

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Inman, M. Sending out an SOS. Nature Clim Change 1, 180–183 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1146

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