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Sea surface temperatures suggest El Niño is strengthening

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What happened

Sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October–December 2026, reflecting the strengthening of the El Niño event, which will drive weather patterns and affect economies, ec…

Key facts

  • Sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October–December 2026, reflecting the strengthening of the El Niño event, which will drive weather patterns and affect economies, ec…
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:20:12 UTC.

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