Slow feedbacks resulting from strongly enhanced atmospheric methane mixing ratios in a chemistry–climate model with mixed-layer ocean

Stecher, Laura; Winterstein, Franziska; Dameris, Martin; Jöckel, Patrick; Ponater, Michael; Kunze, Markus

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-731-2021

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19 Jan 2021

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Slow feedbacks resulting from strongly enhanced atmospheric methane mixing ratios in a chemistry–climate model with mixed-layer ocean

Laura Stecher, Franziska Winterstein, Martin Dameris, Patrick Jöckel, Michael Ponater, and Markus Kunze

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RC1: 'Solid model study, but presentation needs improvement', Anonymous Referee #1, 03 Aug 2020
- AC1: 'Reply to Anonymous Referee #1', Laura Stecher, 14 Oct 2020
RC2: 'Review of Stecher et al.', Peer Johannes Nowack, 05 Aug 2020
- AC2: 'Reply to Peer Johannes Nowack (Referee #2)', Laura Stecher, 14 Oct 2020

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This study investigates the impact of strongly increased atmospheric methane mixing ratios on the Earth's climate. An interactive model system including atmospheric dynamics, chemistry, and a mixed-layer ocean model is used to analyse the effect of doubled and quintupled methane mixing ratios. We assess feedbacks on atmospheric chemistry and changes in the stratospheric circulation, focusing on the impact of tropospheric warming, and their relevance for the model's climate sensitivity.