What is 'Super El Niño', And Who Could It Affect? Scientists Weigh In On The Rare Phenomenon
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Scientists are monitoring the possibility of a 'Super El Niño', a rare phenomenon that could bring intense global weather changes. A strong El Niño could influence weather patterns worldwide, with potential impacts on storms, hurricanes, and temperature and precipitation patterns.
El Niño is a natural climate pattern involving warmer-than-average sea water in the Pacific. A 'Super El Niño' occurs when sea surface temperatures are up to 2° Celsius above average. There's a 15% chance of a 'Super El Niño' by the end of the 2026 hurricane season. El Niño influences weather patterns, especially during winter. A strong El Niño could bring substantial storms to the West Coast and intensified weather systems along the East Coast. Monitoring El Niño is crucial for sectors such as agriculture, water management, and disaster preparedness.
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