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The warming of the oceans is a warning for our planet

1/13/25

In recent years there has been a record warming of the oceans. The ocean covers seventy percent of the earth's surface and reaches high temperatures not only on the surface but also at depths of up to two thousand meters. A new study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences examines this issue in detail and highlights the crucial role of the oceans in shaping life on Earth and its future trajectory.

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The role of the ocean in climate change

The oceans absorb up to 90 percent of the excess heat generated by global warming helping to regulate global weather patterns. The oceans transport heat and moisture into the atmosphere influencing everything from rainfall to the intensity of thunderstorms.

Research involving three international teams has confirmed the alarming trend that ocean heat content will reach a record high in 2024. The data shows that the upper layers of the ocean are absorbing more and more heat. From 2023 to 2024 the heat content of the oceans increased by a staggering 16 zettajoules. To give you an idea this is one hundred and forty times the total electricity produced worldwide in 2023.

Consequences of ocean warming

Ocean warming has profound consequences for weather ecosystems and human lives. Regional differences in warming are accentuated by areas such as the Atlantic Mediterranean, and mid-latitude Southern Ocean. It is here that temperatures rise the fastest. Polar regions also absorb large amounts of heat which causes ice to melt and sea levels to rise.

Warmer ocean waters amplify extreme weather by increasing atmospheric vapor. This phenomenon amplifies storms droughts, forest, fires and floods. A fundamental role in how the ocean affects the climate is the accompanying increase in water vapor in the atmosphere.

Amplifying effects of ocean warming

A total of 104 countries recorded record high temperatures last year which only highlights the growing impact of global warming. The increase in heat has fueled catastrophic weather events around the world. Floods, wildfires, heat waves and droughts have caused widespread damage to communities, economies and ecosystems.

Unless immediate action is taken to combat climate change the consequences will become increasingly serious. Rising costs damage and loss of life call for urgent efforts to mitigate slowing warming and protect the future of our planet.

Source:Earth.com


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