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El Niño then and now
Publication: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
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Source published: 23/10/2026, 13:40:02 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 13:56:12 UTC
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Briefings
The current El Niño event is described as a very strong occurrence, comparable to the 1997–98 and 2015–16 events. These historical events caused widespread global impacts including fires in Indonesia, Amazon deforestation, drought in southern Africa, and flooding in Southern California. The current event is expected to rival these heavyweights in intensity.
Key points
- The current El Niño event is described as very strong, comparable to the 1997–98 and 2015–16 events.
- Historical impacts included fires in Indonesia, Amazon deforestation, drought in southern Africa, and flooding in Southern California.
Context
El Niño is a natural climate pattern occurring roughly every two to seven years, bringing warmer-than-normal water to the equatorial Pacific. The current event is expected to rival the historical heavyweights in intensity.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the current event's description and comparison to past events. Specific dates, locations, and quantitative impacts for the current event are not provided.
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