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Science · Oceanography · published 2026-08-27 · via Scientific American

Ancient Corals Indicate Climate Change Intensifies El Niño Events

A new study in Science used fossilized corals from the Galápagos Islands to compare past and present El Niño events. The evidence shows that recent strong El Niños are significantly more intense than those in earlier centuries. This suggests human-caused climate change is amplifying the natural climate cycle.

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