August 2024 records highest daily average Mediterranean sea surface temperature since 1982

Written By هشام جمال on 2024/08/12

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Arab Weather -</strong> The Mediterranean Center for Environmental Studies (CEAM) announced that August 2024 recorded the highest daily average surface temperature of the Mediterranean Sea since records began in 1982, reaching 28.08 degrees Celsius. This record high reflects the increasing impact of accelerating climate change on the region&#39;s ecosystem.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>August 2024 records highest daily average Mediterranean temperature since 1982</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Data show that August 2024 saw a record average surface temperature in the Mediterranean, reflecting the increasing impacts of climate change. This rise in temperatures is an indicator of the rapid climate changes taking place in the Mediterranean. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-08-12%20at%208.25.25%20AM_0.jpeg" style="width: 679px; height: 326px;" /></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>28.08°C: Record high raises climate change concerns</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The average daily sea surface temperature reached 28.08 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1982, raising concerns among scientists about the effects of this increase on the climate and environment. This significant increase reflects the increased energy available for air-sea interactions, which can affect weather in the region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Warming Mediterranean Sea increases intensity and frequency of extreme weather events</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Increasing warming is increasing the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and Mediterranean cyclones. This can cause increased flooding and damage from these events, posing a major challenge to the region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Climate change increases environmental risks and threatens biodiversity in the region.</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Rising temperatures affect not only the weather, but also environmental risks and biodiversity. Climate change can lead to major changes in ecosystems, threatening marine and terrestrial life.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Read also:</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A9-... heat dome affects the Mediterranean Sea. What are the effects?</strong></a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%... | Find out the highest expected temperature in the capital Amman for the rest of the week</strong></a></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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