Climatologists warn of the rapid development of El Niño - a powerful ocean phenomenon that can radically change weather systems around the world. According to specialists, the warming of the Pacific Ocean surface is occurring faster than expected, which could lead to sharp temperature swings, storms, and droughts in the coming months.
El Niño is a giant heat wave that shifts familiar air currents and causes cascading effects. South America traditionally faces heavy rains and flooding, while Australia and Indonesia experience exhausting heat and drought. However, scientists warn that the current phenomenon could be particularly large-scale, affecting crops, ecosystems, and the economy.
According to NOAA, the current El Niño is developing at a record pace - something that has only been observed a few times in history. Climatologists speak of a possible 'weather whiplash,' where intense heat in some regions is followed by downpours and storms in others. The intensification of the phenomenon occurs against the backdrop of global warming, making extreme weather events even more dangerous.
NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt warns: "We may be facing a new phase of climate where familiar seasons give way to unpredictable weather bursts."
Experts emphasize that El Niño is not just an ocean anomaly, but a signal of the fragility of natural balance. The global community will have to adapt more quickly to a changing planet, or else weather will become not a forecast, but a warning.
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