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Sentinel-6 spots Pacific warming that points to El Niño later this year
NASA and European satellite data show a broad warm-water swell has reached the Pacific off South America, a sea-level signal that researchers say points to El Niño likely emerging later in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Sentinel-6 observed a warm Kelvin wave reach the Pacific off South America in May.
- NASA says the sea-level signal indicates El Niño will likely emerge later in 2026.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov