Atlantic Ocean Sea Surface Temperature Detected as Lowest Ever, What’s Happening?

LONDON – Scientist Detecting the lowest temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in recent months, this natural phenomenon has confused scientists and climate experts.

Throughout the previous year, the Atlantic had experienced unusually high sea surface temperatures, contributing to global record temperatures.

As reported by Science Alert, however, recent data shows a significant and sudden reversal in this trend.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that since May, the Atlantic has been recording lower-than-average temperatures, with the ocean surface cooling one to two degrees Fahrenheit below normal for this time of year.

Sea temperatures typically rise around this time of year, influenced by ongoing climate change and natural weather patterns such as El Nino, which is characterized by warmer-than-average water temperatures in the Pacific that can affect global weather.

Despite a strong El Nino event that raised temperatures in the Atlantic earlier this year, the current cooling trend suggests the possible onset of La Nina.

La Nina is known for its cooler ocean temperatures and usually begins around September.

This unexpected shift from El Nino to La Nina early has baffled climate scientists.

This transition is influenced by complex interactions involving trade winds, solar heating, and precipitation patterns, making it difficult to predict accurately.