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2013 global temperatures

Brace for Record Heat as El Niño Approaches

By Becky Oskin published

Even a weak El Niño could hike global temperatures to record levels this year and into 2015.

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Diagrams show how El Niño works.

How El Niño Causes Wild Weather All Over the Globe (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published

Warmer water changes weather patterns, bringing floods and droughts across the globe.

Weather
El Nino rainfall patterns

How El Niño Will Shift the World's Weather

By Becky Oskin published

The change in global rainfall patterns caused by a powerful El Niño won't be welcomed everywhere in the world.

Weather
The 10-day average sea-surface height centered on May 2, 1997 (left), and May 3, 2014.

Intense El Niño May Be Developing (Photo)

By Jeanna Bryner published

Weather
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Are We Heading for a Worrying Super El Niño?

By Agus Santoso, Shayne McGregor published

Opinion

Opinion
Australia dust storm

Extreme El Niños Could Hit Twice As Often

By Becky Oskin published

The most intense El Niño events may soon hit every 10 years, instead of every 20 years, thanks to warming water in the eastern Pacific Ocean, a new study predicts.

Climate change
global temperatures in november 2013

November Was the Hottest on Earth Since 1880

By Tia Ghose published

Last month was the hottest November on record since 1880, new climate data suggests. And the odds that next year will be even hotter are rising.

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earth and thermometer showing increasing global surface temperatures

Cooler Pacific Ocean May Explain Climate Change Paradox

By Denise Chow published

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Why the Southwest Keeps Seeing Droughts

By Becky Oskin published

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Quelccaya glacier in 1977

Tropical Ice Reveals Rare Climate Record

By Becky Oskin published

A shrinking tropical glacier gives up an 1,800-year climate record.

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