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Understanding 2026's record-breaking El Niño
Original: Understanding the causes and impacts of 2026’s record-breaking El Niño
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara are examining 2026's record-breaking El Niño, explaining what drove the event and its consequences worldwide. The episode is described as the strongest of its kind on record, with analysis focused on its causes, impacts on weather patterns, oceans and communities, and what it signals for a warming climate and future extreme events.
Why now: A record-breaking El Niño is affecting global weather and people are seeking explanations of its causes and impacts.
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- Understanding the causes and impacts of 2026’s record-breaking El Niño · UC Santa Barbara
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