"Never saw such an intense El Niño": scientists warn of "unprecedented" phenomenon
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"Never saw such an intense El Niño": scientists warn of "unprecedented" phenomenon

SAPO4 September 2026 at 13:50

Scientists from various parts of the world are warning about an El Niño phenomenon they consider "unprecedented", with one of them publicly stating that "never saw such an intense El Niño". The statements warn about the gravity of the current climate situation.

El Niño is described as a natural phenomenon that normally occurs at intervals of two to seven years. This natural cycle is associated with the abnormal warming of the surface waters of the Equatorial Pacific Ocean, both in the central zone and in the eastern zone.

Scientists warn that the intensity of this phenomenon may have significant consequences for the global climate, affecting weather patterns in various regions of the world. The scientific community is closely monitoring the evolution of this unprecedented situation.

The article does not specify which countries or regions will be most affected, nor what immediate consequences are expected, limiting itself to presenting the scientists' warning about the exceptionality of the phenomenon underway.

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