Some research has tied it to a series of small volcanic eruptions around the globe while other findings have linked it to the changes in winds and ocean circulation. (scientificamerican.com)
Small volcanic eruptions account for part of the global warming slowdown since 2000, a new study suggests. (livescience.com)
Possible explanations advanced for the slowdown include the effect of small volcanic eruptions, the absorption of extra heat by the oceanic depths and the juxtaposition of two natural ocean cycles. (climatenewsnetwork.net)