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  • Oceanography
  • Earth System Science

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  • Global mean surface temperatures (GMST) showed a reduced warming rate from 1998-2013, termed the "global warming hiatus."
  • This period, though not a true hiatus, highlights uncertainties in climate system understanding.
  • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified this phenomenon in 2013.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review uncertainties and knowledge gaps regarding the "global warming hiatus."
  • To provide insights into the "hiatus" phenomenon using diverse information.
  • To advance understanding of Earth's energy budget and climate system dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific publications on the "global warming hiatus."
  • Analysis of data concerning ocean heat distribution and redistribution.
  • Synthesis of information to identify knowledge gaps and research advancements.

Main Results:

  • The "global warming hiatus" is primarily a surface temperature phenomenon, not a climate system warming slowdown.
  • Warming has continued, with heat being redistributed within the oceans.
  • Pinpointing the exact oceanic "sink" for "missing heat" remains complex.

Conclusions:

  • Improved understanding of ocean heat uptake is crucial for accurate Earth energy budget monitoring.
  • The "hiatus" underscores the dynamic nature of heat distribution within the climate system.
  • Further research is recommended to address complexities in "hiatus" research and its implications.