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El Niño Affects Atlantic and Pacific Hurricanes

Updated 2026-09-25 22:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

This year, the Pacific Ocean experienced an unusually high number of storms due to a strong El Niño effect, while the Atlantic remained calm. Scientists attribute this phenomenon to the ongoing climate pattern.

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The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.
2026-09-25 20:08 UTC
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