Earth Sciences

Exceptional atmospheric conditions in June 2023 generated a northwest European marine heatwave which contributed to breaking land temperature records

S. Berthou, R. Renshaw, et al.

In June 2023, the Northwest European shelf witnessed extraordinary surface temperature anomalies, with some areas north of Ireland reaching up to 5°C above average. This unprecedented marine heatwave lasted 16 days, significantly impacting weather patterns across the region. Conducted by a team of leading researchers including Ségolène Berthou and Richard Renshaw, this study highlights the alarming implications of such temperature spikes under high greenhouse gas emissions.