El Niño

El Niño is the warm phase of a recurring climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean characterized by higher-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It alters atmospheric circulation and influences weather patterns worldwide, often bringing increased rainfall to some regions and drought to others. El Niño events occur irregularly, typically every two to seven years.

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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
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El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São PauloClimate

El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo

The warming waters of the Pacific Ocean bring far-reaching consequences, but few are as immediate as the rise in mosquito infestations linked to dengue, chikungunya,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024

So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where David L. Chandler | MIT News - Deciding where to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024 Full article
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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisisClimate

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisis

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2024, highlighting the persistent challenge in addressing climate change, according to the Global Carbon…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024 Full article
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Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patternsClimate

Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns

In a significant step toward enhancing cyclone prediction, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023Climate

Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 4, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024

Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends The newly published Atlas of the Human Planet details 50 years of…
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Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate

Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability

Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024 Full article
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El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience

El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past

A recent study from Duke University researchers reveals that the El Niño phenomenon, a warm ocean event with global climatic impact, has been occurring for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
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Global warming is rising, but not surgingClimate

Global warming is rising, but not surging

A new study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that while global temperatures are undoubtedly rising, there is no statistically significant evidence to support…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
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Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability

The year 2023 marked a critical low point for global water resources, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of Global Water Resources…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
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Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimate

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 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 modelClimate

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

AI helps power new forecast Climate model shortcomings, improvements Future directions Across Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) brings…
SourceSourceJune 26, 2024 Full article
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El Niño not responsible for East Africa floods: scientistsNews

El Niño not responsible for East Africa floods: scientists

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP The El Niño 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