Ocean Heat Surge: It’s Coming Ashore
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The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat caused by global warming. But that heat does not stay in the water. It is now moving onto land, bringing extreme weather events. Scientists warn that this stored energy is fueling stronger storms, higher sea levels, and more intense heatwaves. The result is a direct threat to coastal communities and global weather patterns.