π Global Ocean Heat Content (OHC) β Climate Indicator
π Definition: Total heat absorbed & stored in oceans, measured at various depths.
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Key Facts
β’ Oceans absorb 90% of excess global heat.
β’ Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans warm faster than global average.
β’ Since 1980s, OHC has doubled/tripled (2023 study).
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Significance
β’ Drives sea level rise, alters weather, disrupts ecosystems, and strengthens cyclones.
β’ A stable climate change indicator beyond surface temperatures.
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