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‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 10 points 3 days ago (1 child)

Warm water is the best hurricane fodder. The warmer the water, the stronger the storm.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 days ago

    It's not always that simple. Warmer atmosphere also makes stronger wind, and the wind shear makes it harder for hurricanes to organize into strong cyclones. Traditionally, El Niño years make stronger Pacific cyclones but weaker Atlantic ones.

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