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What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect Earth's weather?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference El Niño and La Niña significantly impact Earth's weather patterns. We explore the events in more detail here and take a look at how they impact Earth's weather.
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Global temperatures were the hottest on record for 3 days in a row in July
By Kiley Price published
The world's average temperature was the hottest on record from July 3 to July 5, 2023. Climate change and El Niño are to blame, scientists say.
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Catastrophic climate 'doom loops' could start in just 15 years, new study warns
By Ben Turner published
Climate "tipping points," such as the loss of the Amazon rainforest or the collapse of the Greenland ice sheet, could come within a human lifetime, scientists have said.
![Satellite image of Earth showing areas of the Pacific ocean that are warmer and higher - a sign of El Nino](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/agCNYgt4TU8m9cu3FbfCqh-320-80.jpg)
El Niño is officially here and may cause temperature spikes and major weather events, scientists warn
By Robert Lea published
The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, leading to surging temperatures and disruptive weather that could threaten lives.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires chokes US Midwest, reaches Europe (satellite photos)
By Robert Lea published
Smoke from raging Canadian wildfires can be seen from space as it gathers over the U.S. Midwest and darkens skies in Europe over Spain, Portugal and the U.K.
![Satellite measurements show extremely high water temperatures around the coast of Britain and Ireland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EnqCNdckznCW7HorYQ2PTh-320-80.jpg)
Satellites observe record-breaking marine heatwave hit North Atlantic
By Tereza Pultarova published
Ocean water temperatures around the U.K. and Ireland are over 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) above long-term averages for this part of the year.
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Earthquakes seem more intense after cosmic ray strikes. Scientists say this is why.
By Robert Lea published
A new study has found an odd link between the magnitude of earthquakes and the intensity of cosmic radiation reaching our planet from space.
![Satellite images show that the amount of sea ice floating around Antarctica remains too low during the winter season.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aunjbtU75CQCbX2LfNGr6Z-320-80.jpg)
Climate change hits Antarctica hard, sparking concerns about irreversible tipping points
By Tereza Pultarova published
The extent of sea ice surrounding Antarctica has fallen to a historic minimum this year, triggering concerns that the pristine polar continent might be reaching a climate change tipping point.
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