Two-thirds of the Earth's surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much - visualised

In oceans and on land, from the north to the south pole, records were smashed for the monthly average temperatureTwo-thirds of the world's surface was scorched by a month or more of record-breaking heat, Guardian analysis of satellite data can reveal.In oceans and on land, from Colombia to China, and from the north to south pole, records for the monthly average temperature were smashed time and time again last year - in some cases, by as much as 5C (9F) hotter than the previous record. Continue reading...