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World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists

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  1. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 30 Aug, 17:23URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/wissenschaft/umwelt/2026-08/meeresoberflaechentemperatur-rekord-copernicus-el-nino-gxe

  2. Le Monde (France)seen 10 Sept, 09:38description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    La planète n’a probablement jamais connu de telles températures depuis 125 000 ans, selon des scientifiques, et les conséquences humaines et environnementales s’aggravent partout.

    La planète n’a probablement jamais connu de telles températures depuis cent vingt-cinq mille ans, selon des scientifiques, et les conséquences humaines et environnementales s’aggravent partout.

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Mon, 10 August 2026peak 15 reports on Mon, 24 August 2026Mon, 12 October 2026

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10 Aug, 02:00over 2 months12 Oct, 07:56

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How it spread - 89 original reports, 2 reprints

  1. Mon, 10 August 2026

    4 reports
  2. Tue, 11 August 2026

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  3. Thu, 13 August 2026

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  4. Sun, 16 August 2026

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  9. Mon, 24 August 2026

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  10. Tue, 25 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times01:29

      The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth observation agency Copernicus.

    • South China Morning Post02:30

      Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans, as climate change combines with a powerful El Nino in the tropical Pacific. The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius (70 Fahrenheit) on August 22, according to Europe’s Earth observation agency Copernicus, which has been tracking the metric daily since 1979. The previous single-day record of 21.09 degrees was measured in March 2024. “El Nino is adding heat to the system,...

    • Al Jazeera English08:10

      Copernicus warns of 'unprecedented strain' on world's oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.

  11. Wed, 26 August 2026

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  14. Thu, 10 September 2026

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  15. Fri, 11 September 2026

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  16. Sat, 12 September 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories08:02

      The Atlantic Ocean Has a Hidden 'Heat Valve' That Controls Earth's Temperature – And It Could Be Closing ScienceAlert A scenario for 2060: Changes in the Atlantic could hit Europe and the US UA.NEWS 'There are no easy answers here': New study forecasts a dire dip in food production if key Atlantic currents collapse Live Science Satellite data reveals an intensification of the Gulf Stream, an important component of the AMOC yourweather.co.uk Current events: Scientists keep close eye on Atlantic...

  17. Thu, 17 September 2026

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  20. Wed, 30 September 2026

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  23. Tue, 6 October 2026

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  24. Fri, 9 October 2026

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    • ČT24 (Czechia)08:52

      Když Evropu zasáhne mimořádná vlna veder, dokážou klimatologové poměrně dobře stanovit, jakou roli v ní sehrála člověkem způsobená změna klimatu. Nedávno publikovaná studie si ale klade mnohem složitější otázku – dá se v konkrétní vlně veder rozeznat vliv části skleníkových plynů, konkrétně těch, které lidstvo vypustilo teprve během posledních deseti let?

  25. Mon, 12 October 2026

    3 reports

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