Friday, October 9, 2026
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Sea surface temperatures suggest El Niño is strengthening

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, ecosystems and communities across the globe.

Sea surface temperatures suggest El Niño is strengthening
Image: Phys.org
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, ecosystems and communities across the globe.

Originally published at Phys.org

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