tropical Pacific
Coverage of tropical Pacific in the Nexus archive.
- El Niño is here, so what does it mean?
An El Niño has formed due to warmer-than-normal waters in the tropical Pacific. The phenomenon's intensity and impacts, such as heat and drought, remain uncertain, with dry conditions already affecting the Guavio Hydroelectric Power Plant reservoir in Colombia's Guavio Province.
- Very strong El Nino has formed. Here's how it will impact Bay Area and beyond
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that very strong El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific. The article highlights potential impacts on the Bay Area and beyond.
- UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather
The World Meteorological Organization reports an 80% chance of El Nino developing between June and August, increasing extreme weather risks. The phenomenon, fueled by warm tropical Pacific waters, is expected to impact global temperature and rainfall patterns.
- Next El Niño could be tipping point for a hotter climate
Scientists warn that a strong El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could push global temperatures past the 1.5°C warming threshold within 12-18 months, accelerating irreversible climate impacts. The tropical Pacific is showing signs of intensifying toward a powerful El Niño phase, which interacts with greenhouse gas-driven global heating to amplify extreme weather and climate shifts.