Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Niño

PARIS, France — Forecasters say a potentially “super” El Niño is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific — but whether it evolves into a history-making event could hinge on fickle winds and other volatile atmospheric shifts. The fast-warming tropical Pacific is pointing to a major event but a crucial weakening of trade winds — capable of turbocharging or throttling the phenomenon — has yet to materialise. Scientists say these interactions are notoriously complex and difficult to predict — making it too early to confidently forecast how powerful this El Niño could become. READ: Cebu City upland drought: Tomatoes, bananas, local […]... Keep on reading: Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Niño

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer