Tag: ocean heat content
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Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year
Overview: A Record-Breaking Trend The world’s oceans continued to absorb heat at an alarming pace, marking the ninth consecutive year of record-breaking ocean heat content (OHC) growth in 2025. A new report released recently emphasizes that every second of the year contributed energy equivalent to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs, underscoring the scale and speed of…
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The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter: A Closer Look at Record Heat Through 2025
Introduction: A Quiet Thermometer in the Deep From the surface to the abyss, Earth’s oceans are absorbing heat at a pace that scientists are only just beginning to grasp. Since 2018, a dedicated group of researchers representing institutions around the world has tracked how much heat the oceans soak up each year. In 2025, their…
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Ocean Heat Records 2025: Seas Reach Unprecedented Global Highs
Introduction: A Record-Breaking Year for Ocean Heat In 2025, scientists tracking the world’s oceans confirmed another disturbing milestone: the oceans have absorbed more heat than ever before. This marks the eighth consecutive year of record-high ocean heat content, a trend that has reshaped our understanding of climate dynamics. While surface temperatures often dominate headlines, the…
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The Oceans Keep Getting Hotter: 2025 Sets New Records for Global Heat Content
The Unfolding Reality: Ocean Heat Tops New Records Since 2018, researchers have tracked how much heat the world’s oceans absorb each year. The latest measurements, released for 2025, confirm what many climate scientists have warned about: the oceans are storing heat at a record pace. This is not a single year anomaly but the eighth…
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Red Flag Warning: Antarctica’s Rapid Warming Signals a Global Crisis
Introduction: A Red Flag Warning for the Planet Recent science from polar researchers over the last 18 months has painted a disquieting picture: Antarctica is accelerating toward a climate tipping point that could have far-reaching consequences for global sea levels, weather patterns, and ecological systems. Governments, scientists, and climate observers are increasingly treating these developments…