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El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds (arstechnica.com)

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[–] Fredselfish@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Can it be strong enough to take out Florida or at least Trump compound.

[–] trebach@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

We'd need a strong La Niña to have a chance for that to happen.

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

No, strong El Niños actually protect the gulf, since they disrupt the Atlantic hurricane season. For instance, it's the beginning of September and we're only up to an E named storm in the Atlantic.