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The use of different temperature anomaly scales on the first figure (1987-2016 has a temperature range of 20 degrees; 1895-2016 has a temperature range of 4 degrees) makes the visual comparison incredibly difficult and easy to misinterpret. I understand that the long-term figure includes only temperature anomalies on the positive range and the need for a finer measurement, however to accurately compare the figures, the scale of measurement should be the same. This is especially true where you have a direct comparison of maps using a slider.