The earth has an erratic «heartbeat» that can release vast amounts of heat from deep within the planet. (scientificamerican.com)
They are overwhelmed when water turns to vapor or to ice, releasing and absorbing vast amounts of heat energy as CO2 can not possibly do. (carlineconomics.com)
The oceans can store vast amounts of heat because it takes a large amount of heat to raise water temperature one degree. (scientificamerican.com)