A „super El Niño“ event, characterized by sea surface temperature anomalies exceeding 2 standard deviations above normal, could have devastating consequences for our planet. This phenomenon, which occurs every few decades, is not merely a passing weather event but a systemic warning sign. The impacts of such an event are already being felt in vulnerable regions, and the study’s findings suggest that these effects may be more widespread and persistent than previously thought. The tropical Pacific, a giant climate cauldron, is currently simmering towards a strong El Niño. This warm phase of an ocean-atmosphere cycle can intensify and shift impacts, (Read more…)
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