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Why This Monster El Niño Is So Strong: The Science Behind an Early Record-Breaker
Key Takeaways
- This El Niño is already breaking multiple records despite being months from its typical peak.
- New Scientist reports that two main factors account for the event's unusual strength.
- Strong El Niño development depends on ocean heat stored below the surface and persistent atmospheric reinforcement such as westerly wind bursts.
- Powerful events shift global rainfall, raise flood and drought risk, stress coral reefs and temporarily lift global temperatures.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com
