El Niño, having peaked recently, is now diminishing. Yet, its impact lingers, with Brazil feeling effects until autumn. This El Niño was notable for the significant warming of the Pacific Ocean, with temperatures rising over 2°C above the norm. Its reach extended beyond usual areas, surprising many. Despite a cooling trend, NOAA’s satellite data still […]
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