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What a record-breaking El Niño could mean for the world

What a record-breaking El Niño could mean for the world
Phys.org Friday 21 August 2026, 09:10 UTC 1 min read
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This year's El Niño is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.

This year's El Niño is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.
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