Earth’s oceans hotter than any point in recorded history according to new study

Earth’s oceans hotter than any point in recorded history according to new study

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Science, Geography, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the record-high ocean temperatures due to human-induced greenhouse gases, with over 90% of global warming heat absorbed by oceans. Deep ocean temperatures are rising fastest in the Atlantic, Indian, and Northern Pacific Oceans. This warming intensifies cyclones, hurricanes, and rainfall, while also causing sea levels to rise due to water expansion. The study highlights the need for net-zero emissions to stop this trend. Despite a cooling La Nina event, the warming trend persists, leading to ice sheet melting in Greenland and Antarctica, further contributing to sea level rise.

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What evidence does the study provide regarding human-made greenhouse gas emissions?

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What are the consequences of the dramatic warming of oceans on ice sheets?

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