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Why a Strong El Niño Poses a Particular Threat to Tropical Regions

El Niño is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific, caused by the weakening of trade winds. It naturally occurs every two to seven years and typically lasts between nine and 12 months, posing a significant threat to tropical areas.

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