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Sentinel-6 spots Pacific warming that points to El Niño later this year
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.
- The mission tracks ocean height globally every 10 days, helping scientists spot large-scale climate shifts early.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov