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Sea Surface Temperature
Water makes up about 71% of our planet’s surface area and plays an important and dynamic role in Earth’s climate, weather, and ecosystems. With a higher specific heat capacity than land or air, Earth’s oceans and seas warm and cool much slower than the rest of its surface. Changes in ocean temperature tend to occur slower and last longer, making them a key indicator for monitoring long-term climate change.
Sea Surface Temperature
Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly
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Sea surface temperatures reveal the changing of seasons and the power of currents. They both influence and are influenced by fast-changing weather events and can set the stage for tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the course of several months, trends in sea surface anomalies can also reveal patterns associated with emerging El Niño and La Niña phases in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.<br>After large hurricanes, you may even notice trails of cooler water in the sea surface temperature anomaly map as heat content is transferred from the ocean to the atmosphere, and cooler, deeper water is churned and moved to the surface.<br>In climate science, anomalies represent differences from a long-term average, comparing current conditions to established baselines from previous decades.
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These animations are based on data from NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) and Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). They combine observations from satellites, in-situ sensors, and models to predict and monitor change in Earth’s oceans.<br>Scientists use these data to better understand environmental conditions, impacts to ecosystems including coral reefs, and to monitor climate trends around the globe.<br>These animations may be downloaded and used in your own material as noted in our media use policy.
Note: These animations are generated automatically. They are dependent on data availability and third-party resources. Updates to the animations may at times be incomplete or delayed.
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