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This research investigates how ocean–sea ice interactions influenced the extreme warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum.

March 4, 2026Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access

A critical role of ocean–sea ice interactions in the pronounced warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum

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NTNing Hua TanChinese Academy of Sciences FFFrédéric FluteauCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique ZZZhongshi ZhangChinese Academy of Sciences

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Modeling analysis shows that ocean-ice interactions drive pronounced warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum, indicating critical climate dynamics.

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This research investigates how ocean–sea ice interactions influenced the extreme warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum.
Utilized two climate models: IPSL-CM5A2 and NorESM1-F with updated boundary conditions.
Compared model outputs with proxy temperature reconstructions.
Analyzed the role of ocean-ice dynamics on climate simulation outcomes.
NorESM1-F produced temperature simulations that matched proxy data better than IPSL-CM5A2.
Stronger overturning circulation in NorESM1-F led to significant heat and salt transport.
IPSL-CM5A2 showed a weaker circulation and limited polar amplification, aligning with prior studies.

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Tan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd1dd48f933b5eed923d https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03324-2

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Modeling analysis shows that ocean-ice interactions drive pronounced warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum, indicating critical climate dynamics.

A critical role of ocean–sea ice interactions in the pronounced warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum

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A critical role of ocean–sea ice interactions in the pronounced warmth during the Miocene Climatic Optimum

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