Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'
Summary
El Niño has grown to record strength in the central Pacific, with sea surface temperatures reaching unprecedented highs weeks before its usual peak in December. This event is occurring while the Pacific Ocean is warming from human-caused climate change, which adds to the natural heat of El Niño.Key Facts
- Australia's Bureau of Meteorology reports the highest average weekly sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific on record.
- Parts of the tropical Pacific have recorded temperatures above 30°C for the first time.
- El Niño is a natural climate pattern that appears every 2-7 years and lasts about a year.
- Human-caused climate change is warming the Pacific Ocean, affecting El Niño’s intensity measurements.
- Scientists use the Relative Ocean El Niño Index (RONI) to adjust for long-term warming and compare events fairly.
- The current El Niño exceeds the strength of the previous record in December 2015.
- Warm ocean waters are spreading beyond traditional El Niño regions to areas like the Gulf of Mexico.
- El Niño releases extra heat into the atmosphere, which can raise global temperatures, possibly making 2026 one of the warmest years.
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