Changes in global
ocean heat storage
Heat content changes within first 700 meters of world’s
oceans compared to 1971-2000 average, as measured by
Australian, Chinese, Japanese and American agencies, in
10²² joules; 1955-2020
20
15
10
5
Average,
1971-2000
0
−5
−10
1960
1980
2000
2020
Changes in global ocean heat storage
Heat content changes within first 700 meters of world’s oceans
compared to 1971-2000 average, as measured by Australian,
Chinese, Japanese and American agencies, in 10²² joules; 1955-2020
20
15
10
5
Average,
1971-2000
0
−5
−10
1960
1980
2000
2020
Changes in global ocean heat storage
Heat content changes within first 700 meters of world’s oceans compared to 1971-2000 average,
as measured by Australian, Chinese, Japanese and American agencies, in 10²² joules; 1955-2020
20
15
10
5
Average, 1971-2000
0
−5
−10
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
Changes in global ocean heat storage
Heat content changes within first 700 meters of world’s oceans compared to 1971-2000 average,
as measured by Australian, Chinese, Japanese and American agencies, in 10²² joules; 1955-2020
20
15
10
5
Average, 1971-2000
0
−5
−10
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020