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El Niño Could Be Stronger Than Ever | Science News
Scientists warn we’re entering a potentially record-breaking El Niño, with waters in the eastern Pacific heating to levels that could trigger extreme global weather — from deadly heat and pest-borne diseases to droughts and floods. This natural cycle, named after Peruvian fishermen who spotted it around Christmas, is part of the ENSO phenomenon, which also includes cooler La Niña phases. While El Niños usually fade by spring, global warming is making them harder to predict and could push temperatures to shocking highs this winter. But there’s hope: new research suggests we might one day cool…
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