Definition of «normal sea surface temperatures»

The term "normal sea surface temperature" refers to the average or typical temperature of the ocean's surface water at a particular location over an extended period, usually measured over 30 years. This is used as a benchmark for understanding and monitoring changes in marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and climate trends. Changes from normal sea surface temperatures can indicate shifts in ocean currents or the presence of El Niño/La Niña events that have significant impact on global weather patterns.

Sentences with «normal sea surface temperatures»

«The climate patterns responsible for the expected above - normal 2007 hurricane season continue to be the ongoing multi-decadal signal (the set of oceanic and atmospheric conditions that have spawned increased Atlantic hurricane activity since 1995), warmer - than - normal sea surface temperatures in key areas of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, and the El Nino / La Nina cycle» (realclimate.org)
«The area of below normal sea surface temperatures continues to expand in the central equatorial Pacific, marking the demise of the 1997/1998 El Ni ¿ o episode and the further evolution of La Ni ¿ a (Cold episode) conditions. (scientificamerican.com)
Coupled with El Niño is the area of warmer than normal sea surface temperatures west of central and northern California. (californiaavocadogrowers.com)
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