Ocean Warming: From the Surface to the Deep in Observations and Models

The ocean is the primary heat sink of the global climate system. Since 1971, it has been responsible for storing more than 90% ofthe excess heat added to the Earth system by anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions. Adding this heat to the ocean contributes substantially to sea level rise and affects...

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Main Authors: Paul J. Durack, Peter J. Gleckler, Sarah G. Purkey, Gregory C. Johnson, John M. Lyman, Tim P. Boyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Oceanography Society 2018-06-01
Series:Oceanography
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2018.227