El Nino is here. It'll be big, bad and costly, scientists fear
Summary
Scientists say a natural climate event called El Nino has started in the Pacific Ocean and may become very strong. This event warms ocean waters and can cause extreme weather worldwide, adding to the effects of global warming caused by pollution.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural cycle that warms the Pacific Ocean near the equator.
- It can change weather patterns and cause extreme events like heat waves, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and wildfires.
- Meteorologists expect this El Nino to be as strong or stronger than the record event of 1997.
- The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed El Nino’s presence.
- There is a 63% chance this El Nino will be among the strongest since 1950.
- The event may increase global temperatures already rising due to fossil fuel pollution.
- Strong El Ninos have caused billions of dollars in damage in the past.
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