It’s rare to see both at the same time – but August has brought La Niña, which forms in the tropical Pacific, and the less well-known Atlantic Niña.
The Atlantic Niña usually works to reduce hurricane risk. Not this year, though, due to record-warm oceans.
https://theconversation.com/what-is-an-atlantic-nina-how-la-ninas-smaller-cousin-could-affect-hurricane-season-237425
#hurricaneseason #climate #science #environment
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