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Godzilla El Niño Hits Coast | Oakland News
Scientists are sounding the alarm on this year’s El Niño, dubbing it a “Godzilla” event — potentially the strongest on record since 1950. Unlike the weaker El Niño in 2015, this one is brimming with power, with warm water anomalies possibly exceeding two degrees Celsius. While distinct from California’s ongoing marine heatwave, both phenomena could collide to worsen coastal flooding, trigger harmful algal blooms, and disrupt marine ecosystems. Warmer waters may reduce upwelling, starving seabirds and mammals while favoring some species. Expect heavier rain, warmer seasons, and dangerous king…
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