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Pacific Ocean warming signals onset of strong El Niño event
Zeit OnlineLO·US · AU · PE·about 16 hours ago
Meteorological models suggest a high-intensity El Niño event, termed a 'super-Niño', could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record. The exact magnitude of the phenomenon remains uncertain, but the projection highlights significant risks for global climate stability and agricultural output.