El Niño Events Predicted to Become More Extreme by 2050, Study Finds

Research links past ice age data with future climate models, indicating increased frequency of severe El Niño phenomena.

A new study predicts that half of El Niño events could be classified as 'extreme' by 2050 due to rising global temperatures.
El Niño, characterized by periodic warming of Pacific Ocean surface temperatures, significantly impacts global weather patterns, causing droughts, floods, and heat waves.
Researchers used climate models and data from fossilized marine organisms to compare past and present El Niño variability.
The study found that El Niño events were less variable during the Last Glacial Maximum, suggesting a link between past and future climate conditions.
Findings emphasize the need for climate resilience strategies to mitigate the potential increase in extreme weather events.