Meteorologists find Pacific storms busiest on record, aided by El Niño
Measured by wind speed and storm duration, Pacific storms east of the dateline have become the most active ever recorded, forecasters say.
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What happened
Several factors, El Niño among them, have driven the Pacific hurricane zone to new heights of activity. Meteorologists measure storm strength by combining wind speed with how long storms last. On that measure, storms east of the international date line now rank as the busiest recorded.
Why it matters
By this measure, storm activity in the eastern Pacific has reached a record level. The findings describe that activity as the highest the region has seen.
Coverage
- Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño (WRAL)
- UCLA Study: Climate Change, El Niño Could Fuel Record Rainfall in 2027 (mynewsla.com)
- How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related (Fernanda González)
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