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New research suggests how El Niño caused the greatest mass extinction in history — and how it affects weather patterns today
"Only species that could migrate quickly could survive, and there weren't many plants or animals that could do that." ...
El Niño Southern Oscillation caused spike in 2023 temperatures, study finds
A study by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science identified El ...
UN: Drought from El Nino to blame for Southern Africa's worst hunger crisis in decades
Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than ...
This winter may be less predictable than the last few. Here’s why
This winter was originally thought to be dominated by the La Niña phenomenon. But now, the Climate Prediction Center believes ...
What to expect for winter weather in the U.S. this year
Winter in the United States may be more varied this year compared to last — with colder and snowier conditions likely in the ...
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El Niño linked to accelerated ice loss in tropics
Natural climate patterns such as El Nino are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found.
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An inside look at how OpenSnow predicts the weather — and is increasing accuracy in forecasts
What will this winter’s snowfall totals in Colorado look like? It’s anybody’s guess, according to Joel Gratz, one of the most ...
What the return of ‘a weak La Nina’ could mean for the coming winter — and the next hurricane season
After a year of record warm global temperatures caused by climate change and an El Niño weather pattern, “a weak La Niña” is ...