Will the measured heat in the oceans in 2023 be greater than the values recorded in 2022?
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The heat stored in the oceans causes its water to expand, which is responsible, in part, for the global rise in sea levels. The last 10 years were the ocean's warmest decade since at least 1800, while the year 2022 beat the record for both the warmest year ever in the ocean and the highest global sea level.
Data from the US Agency for Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows annual estimates for the heat content of the oceans, measured in the first 2,000 meters of ocean depth. The last measurement provided by NASA is from December 2022, showing an increase of 345 ± 2 zettajoules (a unit of heat energy).
If the figures for measured heat content in oceans in the year 2023 are higher than those recorded in 2022, this market will resolve to “Yes”.