Chapter 16: Climate Changes

Global Surface Temperature

More Warming in the N.H.

Faster Warming Trend Over Lands

Projected Surface Warming
(relative to 1980-1999)

Warming Pattern / Ocean vs. Land
(during 2080-2099)

Vertical Distribution of Warming

Projected Precipitation Changes

Projected Monsoon Precipitation Changes

Projected Hurricane Activities

Projected Extratropical Storms

Projected ENSO Activity

Projected Change in Atlantic
Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC)

Global Warming and Sea-Level Change