Main finding:
The 2016 Alaska marine heat wave was unprecedented in terms of sea surface temperatures and ocean heat content, and CMIP5 data suggest human-induced climate change has greatly increased the risk of such anomalies.
Larger report:
EEE 2016 = Explaining Extreme Events of 2016 from a Climate Perspective
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EEE 2014: Human Contribution to the 2014 Record High Sea Surface Temperatures Over the Western Tropical And Northeast Pacific Ocean
Headline
Mar 16, 2018 | KUOW
Pacific Heat Wave Known As 'The Blob' Appears To Be In Retreat
