Changes in extreme ocean wave heights under 1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C global warming
This study inspects the global changes in seasonal extreme ocean wave heights under different levels of global warming (1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C) based on statistical wave projections derived from CMIP5 multi-model simulations. The results show robust increases in wave extremes up to 15% (∼1 m) over S...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:89a7dd265a6641648cc7c0f48235a3cc 2023-05-15T13:59:28+02:00 Changes in extreme ocean wave heights under 1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C global warming Anindita Patra Seung-Ki Min Prashant Kumar Xiaolan L. Wang 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wace.2021.100358 https://doaj.org/article/89a7dd265a6641648cc7c0f48235a3cc EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212094721000505 https://doaj.org/toc/2212-0947 2212-0947 doi:10.1016/j.wace.2021.100358 https://doaj.org/article/89a7dd265a6641648cc7c0f48235a3cc Weather and Climate Extremes, Vol 33, Iss , Pp 100358- (2021) Extreme waves Paris agreement CMIP5 Southern annular mode El Niño–Southern oscillation Meteorology. Climatology QC851-999 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wace.2021.100358 2022-12-31T06:32:24Z This study inspects the global changes in seasonal extreme ocean wave heights under different levels of global warming (1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C) based on statistical wave projections derived from CMIP5 multi-model simulations. The results show robust increases in wave extremes up to 15% (∼1 m) over Southern Hemisphere high latitudes and tropical Pacific, particularly at 3 °C warming. Strong seasonality is observed, especially for the North Pacific. Under higher warming, stronger increases are identified in both amplitude and area of extreme wave heights. The change in magnitude translates into shorter return intervals of extreme wave events in a warmer world, particularly at 3 °C warming. Differences between 1.5 °C and 2 °C worlds reveal potential benefits of limiting global warming over large regions of global ocean. Strong inter-model relationships indicate that wave height increases are associated with intensified climate mode variability, particularly the Southern Annular Mode and El Niño–Southern Oscillation, in a warmer world. An important implication is the potential impact of increased wave extremes on West Antarctic ice shelves with respect to calving and associated loss of buttressing, which would facilitate sea level rise in a warmer world. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Ice Shelves Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic Pacific Weather and Climate Extremes 33 100358 |
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This study inspects the global changes in seasonal extreme ocean wave heights under different levels of global warming (1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C) based on statistical wave projections derived from CMIP5 multi-model simulations. The results show robust increases in wave extremes up to 15% (∼1 m) over Southern Hemisphere high latitudes and tropical Pacific, particularly at 3 °C warming. Strong seasonality is observed, especially for the North Pacific. Under higher warming, stronger increases are identified in both amplitude and area of extreme wave heights. The change in magnitude translates into shorter return intervals of extreme wave events in a warmer world, particularly at 3 °C warming. Differences between 1.5 °C and 2 °C worlds reveal potential benefits of limiting global warming over large regions of global ocean. Strong inter-model relationships indicate that wave height increases are associated with intensified climate mode variability, particularly the Southern Annular Mode and El Niño–Southern Oscillation, in a warmer world. An important implication is the potential impact of increased wave extremes on West Antarctic ice shelves with respect to calving and associated loss of buttressing, which would facilitate sea level rise in a warmer world. |
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Changes in extreme ocean wave heights under 1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C global warming |
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