Marine heatwave (Q786)
Subject, term, tag: Marine heatwave
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Marine heatwave |
Subject, term, tag: Marine heatwave |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A period during which water temperature is abnormally warm for the time of the year relative to historical temperatures, with that extreme warmth persisting for days to months. The phenomenon can manifest in any place in the ocean and at scales of up to thousands of kilometres. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026