A study published on 27 August 2026 indicates that the El Niño phenomenon is intensifying faster than expected, with predictions of reaching a peak not seen in the last 1,000 years. On 1 September 2026, it was confirmed that El Niño has reached a record level, raising concerns about its impact on the planet.
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Research indicates that the El Niño phenomenon is intensifying faster than expected. It is projected to peak this year, a level not seen in the last 1,000 years.
The climate phenomenon El Niño, occurring in the eastern Pacific Ocean, has reached record levels not seen in the last thousand years. Research on ancient corals near the Galapagos Islands indicates that current ocean temperature fluctuations exceed natural variations, highlighting human impact.
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