The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
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. (Image credit: NOAA via AP)
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Why it mattersEl Niño's influence on hurricane patterns is an interesting development in climate science.
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Published9 h ago (Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:08:40 GMT)
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AuthorAva Berger