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El Niño explained: causes and risks
Original: What is El Niño, what causes it and can we reduce the risks?
The Guardian has published an explainer on El Niño, the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific that can drive droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world. The piece outlines what causes the phenomenon, how it disrupts weather patterns, and which measures can reduce the risks it poses to communities and agriculture.
Why now: Interest in El Niño rises when forecasters warn of its return and potential extreme weather impacts
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- What is El Niño, what causes it and can we reduce the risks? · The Guardian
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