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PHL deemed among most vulnerable to El Niño

发表于 2026-11-12 oxford economics economies

THE Philippines was judged to be the eighth most vulnerable to El Niño-related weather disruptions among 77 economies…

El Niño flood threats, measles risks and a risky viral trend

发表于 2026-10-06 measles quickly flood

In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore how an El Niño–driven Kelvin wave could increase coastal flooding risks in California, why researchers say a plan…

Could this be the strongest El Niño in 1,000 years?

发表于 2026-11-12 strongest episode niño

In this episode of Science Quickly, senior Earth and environment editor Andrea Thompson explains why this year’s El Niño is one of the strongest ever recorded a…

It’s possible to predict some El Niños a year in advance. Here’s why that matters

发表于 2026-11-10 niños forecasts predictions

A potentially record-shattering El Niño is currently forming in the Pacific. Having more time to prepare could save lives.

Forecasters are predicting a warmer and wetter winter. Here's how El Niño will affect your region

发表于 2026-10-29 wetter warmer predicting

El Niño years typically lead to more precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures. The latest data shows the different potential impacts by region.

El Niño is Back. What Does That Mean For You?

发表于 2023-07-05 adchoices domino effects

The famous climate pattern El Niño could usher in a new hottest year on record and will have domino effects on the world’s weather. Learn more about your ad cho…

Snake Bites in Costa Rica Peak with El Niño Cycling

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Researchers found that snakebites were two to three times as prevalent in the hottest and coldest years of the El Niño climate cycle. Christopher Intagliata rep…

Forest Die-Offs Alter Global Climate "Like El Nino"

发表于 2016-11-23 offs alter adchoices

The loss of forests worldwide appears to interact synergistically to produce unpredictable effects on the global climate. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn …