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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimateNews

El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals

A recent study has unveiled new insights into the connection between carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in the atmosphere and tropical temperatures, challenging longstanding beliefs about…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
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Early-onset El Niño means warmer winters in East Asia, and vice versaClimate

Early-onset El Niño means warmer winters in East Asia, and vice versa

By Masahiro Shiozaki | Kyushu University The phenomenon known as El Niño can cause abnormal and extreme climate around the world due to it dramatically…
SourceSourceJuly 3, 2024 Full article
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El Niño forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based modelClimateScience

El Niño forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based model

By University of Hawaii at Manoa Across Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) brings variations in winds, weather, and…
SourceSourceJune 26, 2024 Full article
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El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: scientistsNews

El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: scientists

Nairobi, Kenya (AFP) - The El Nino weather pattern did not have "any influence" on widespread flooding that killed hundreds in East Africa this year,…
SourceSourceMay 24, 2024 Full article
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Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from belowScience

Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below

By Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania | The Conversation As the weight of ice builds up,…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2024 Full article