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  • The Earth system continuously receives heat, yet a recent "climate hiatus" in upper ocean temperatures has been noted this century.
  • Understanding the redistribution of this excess heat within the ocean is crucial for climate change research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fate of excess heat in the Earth system by analyzing ocean subsurface temperature changes.
  • To identify the specific ocean layers experiencing temperature variations and attribute these changes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of four in situ observation datasets covering ocean subsurface temperature from 2004 to 2013.
  • Comparison of observational data with Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) model simulations.
  • Examination of changes in the frequency of El Niño and La Niña events (ENSO characteristics).

Main Results:

  • Ocean subsurface layers show a complex warming pattern: surface waters (0-100m) cooled, while the 101-300m layer warmed.
  • A net cooling was observed in the 301-700m ocean layer, suggesting natural ocean variability.
  • Significant warming occurred in the deeper 701-1500m ocean layer.
  • Observed temperature patterns are linked to altered El Niño and La Niña event frequencies.

Conclusions:

  • The ocean continues to absorb heat, confirming anthropogenic global warming.
  • Distinct ocean subsurface temperature shifts are driven by changes in ENSO characteristics and natural variability.
  • These findings highlight the dynamic heat redistribution within the ocean and its implications for climate projections.