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