Earth Sciences

Bottom marine heatwaves along the continental shelves of North America

D. J. Amaya, M. G. Jacox, et al.

Discover how high-resolution ocean reanalysis reveals the intriguing patterns of bottom marine heatwaves (BMHWs) along North America's continental shelves, as studied by Dillon J. Amaya and colleagues. This research uncovers that BMHWs can exceed surface heatwaves in intensity and duration, highlighting the critical need for subsurface ocean monitoring.

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Abstract

This study uses high-resolution ocean reanalysis to assess bottom marine heatwaves (BMHWs) along North America's continental shelves. BMHW intensity and duration vary with depth, sometimes exceeding surface MHWs in intensity and duration. While often co-occurring with surface MHWs, BMHWs can exist independently, especially in deeper regions. The study highlights the importance of subsurface ocean monitoring.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Mar 13, 2023

Authors

Dillon J. Amaya, Michael G. Jacox, Michael A. Alexander, James D. Scott, Clara Deser, Antonietta Capotondi, Adam S. Phillips

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