The animation shows observed warming of the earth from 1881-2006. Increased temperature compared to today's mean temperature is shown with colors from yellow to red, while blue to purple shows colder periods. The largest warming is seen over the northern regions and the Arctic. Source: NERSC/BCCR, data fra NCAR/GISS (http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp).
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