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The strongest El Niño on record is expected to peak in December or January, according to climate scientists. This climate pattern, which typically occurs every three to five years and raises ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, could lead to devastating weather across the globe. While sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region have recently declined, scientists believe this is not indicative of a peak, as subsurface waters remain warm. The event is expected to increase the chances of extreme and anomalous weather, with impacts varying by region.
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