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Super El Niño threatens global flooding
Scientists warn Super El Niño could raise sea levels by 40cm, causing widespread coastal flooding.
In brief
Scientists warn Super El Niño could raise sea levels by 40cm, causing widespread coastal flooding. Super El Niño may temporarily raise Pacific sea levels by 40cm, risking severe coastal flooding across North and South America. Originally reported by LADbible.
Super El Niño warning
Scientists warn El Niño could cause dramatic ocean rise leading to widespread flooding.
Strongest El Niño recorded
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 83 percent chance this is strongest El Niño ever recorded.
Sea level impact
Sea levels may rise 40cm in affected regions, with Galapagos Islands seeing 24-40cm increase.
Coastal flooding risk
Coastal flooding could stretch from Alaska to Chile, with highest impact near equator.
Timeline of impact
Sea levels peak between November and December 2026, with effects continuing through 2027.
Extreme weather effects
El Niño causes floods in some areas and droughts in others, with climate change worsening impacts.
The key point
Super El Niño may temporarily raise Pacific sea levels by 40cm, risking severe coastal flooding across North and South America.
