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We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the tropical Pacific Ocean for months now, anticipating the emergence of an intense, "Super" El Niño that would be among the stronger events on record. Now it looks like this El Niño could set the benchmark for peak intensity, with potentially

We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

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By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the tropical Pacific Ocean for months now, anticipating the emergence of an intense, "Super" El Niño that would be among the...

Now it looks like this El Niño could set the benchmark for peak intensity, with potentially

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By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the tropical Pacific Ocean for months now, anticipating the emergence of an intense, "Super" El Niño that would be among the stronger events on record. Now it looks like this El Niño could set the benchmark for peak intensity, with potentially

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