Long-term study of the MHWs in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea: an assessment of their trends, drivers, and their early indicators
Hamdeno, M. (2026). Long-term study of the MHWs in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea: an assessment of their trends, drivers, and their early indicators. PhD Thesis. University of Liège: Liège. 211 pp.
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Document type: Dissertation
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| Abstract |
MHWs have become one of the most significant manifestations of ocean warming, with
profound implications for marine ecosystems, regional climate, and extreme weather events.
This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of MHW dynamics in two thermally sensit ive
semi-enclosed basins, the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, by integrating surface and
subsurface observations, atmospheric forcing, ecological responses, and interactions with
compound and extreme events. The objective is to move beyond a surface-based description of
MHWs and develop an integrated understanding of their physical drivers, vertical structure,
and impacts within the coupled ocean–atmosphere system. |
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