2024-03-04 13:11:00
Last year stood out from all previous years for its unrivaled heat, but scientists warn that even more difficult challenges await us. This year, the planet will face significant shocks due to the El Niño phenomenon, which causes an increase in sea surface temperatures and occurs periodically.
According to data from Scientific Reports, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences predict that natural anomalies will affect almost all regions of the planet, but the most severe consequences are expected in the Bay of Bengal, the Philippines and the Caribbean Sea.
This significant increase in temperature occurs as a result of the interaction of El Niño and other global climate change factors. Scientists used computer models to estimate the impact of El Niño on local temperature changes.
The analysis showed the difference between modern indicators and baseline data from 1951 to 1980. Temperatures in the affected areas are expected to rise more than 1.8°F (1°C) above average. There is also the possibility of more dramatic changes.
Other critical regions will be Alaska, the Amazon and the South China Sea, where temperature increases will be even greater, exceeding by about 4.32°F (2.4°C). This could lead to a series of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, forest fires and other emergencies.
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