Definition of «warm anomalies»

The phrase "warm anomalies" refers to areas or occurrences that are warmer than what is considered normal or expected.

In fact, large warm anomalies in one place are always accompanied by large cold anomalies in other places. (planet3.org)
It was the 5th warmest anomaly of the year. (realclimate.org)
In the past 30 years, however, that pattern reversed, with warm anomalies increasing at a faster rate than cold anomalies. (sciencedaily.com)
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