The El Niño phenomenon currently underway could be "the most intense" in the last 40 years, according to available information. This episode represents one of the most significant ocean climate changes recorded in recent decades.
During July and early August, ocean surface temperatures were more than 8 degrees above average in some areas. This anomalous warming was particularly visible below the ocean surface, where extraordinarily high values were recorded.
The El Niño phenomenon is characterized by abnormal warming of the Pacific waters and has global implications for weather patterns, affecting precipitation, temperatures, and extreme weather events in various regions around the world.
