NASA satellites observe developing El Niño, NOAA gives 83% odds of strongest since 1950

NASA reported on October 15 that NOAA gives an 83% chance the most intense El Niño since 1950 is developing, with eastern Pacific waters about 1.7°C (3°F) above average and sea levels up to 30–40 cm higher in places. NASA

NASA ScienceNASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño - NASA ScienceEl Niño is a natural climate pattern that emerges roughly every two to seven years marked by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial

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