El Niño: A natural climate pattern driving global weather and temperature extremes
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Summary
El Niño is a natural climate pattern characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific, occurring irregularly every two to seven years and lasting about one year. It significantly influences global weather patterns, including temperatures, rainfall, and extreme events, with far-reaching impacts on economies, infrastructure, and human health. The phenomenon can push global temperatures higher in the year following its occurrence.
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· 3 pulledEl Niño is one of the most important climate patterns affecting weather across the globe.
El Niño is a natural climate pattern linked to unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific.
It occurs irregularly every two to seven years, typically lasts around one year, and can push global temperatures higher in the year that follows.
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