Early Pliocene (Zanclean) sea surface temperature for PlioMIP3

Key Points

• Sea surface temperature data suggests notable fluctuations during the early Pliocene epoch.
• Key temperature estimates indicate an average rise to approximately 24°C at peak Pliocene conditions.
• Climate modeling simulations provide insights into the relationship between CO2 levels and ocean temperatures.
• Findings highlight the importance of understanding past climate behavior to predict future trends.