Accelerating Pacific Currents May Alter Global Climate

A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans reveals a 30-year acceleration of equatorial Pacific currents due to stronger winds, potentially impacting global climate and El Niño patterns. The research, led by Franz Philip Tuchen and supported by NOAA, highlights significant changes in upper-ocean circulation, which may alter the frequency and intensity of El Niño and La Niña events. These findings could improve climate model accuracy and ENSO predictions, offering insights into regional and global climate variability.