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NASA satellite data shows 2026 El Niño mirroring historic 1997 event

Current satellite observations indicate the 2026 El Niño is intensifying and shares structural similarities with the 1997-98 event, raising expectations for significant global weather pattern shifts through early 2027.

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Globe visualization of satellite data showing El Nino temperature anomalies.
NASA satellite visualization showing El Nino ocean anomalies. Photo: Reprodução/NASA Science

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The essentials of this story

What happened
Satellite data confirms the 2026 El Niño is intensifying and structurally resembles the 1997-98 event.
Who is affected
Global populations, particularly those in regions historically affected by El Niño, such as Southern California, southern Africa, and parts of South America.
What changes
The event is expected to maintain strong-to-very-strong intensity through early 2027, likely altering global weather patterns.

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Sources

  1. El Niño Then and Now — NASA primary source (accessed 10/23/2026)

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