El Niño years typically lead to more precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures. The latest data shows the different potential impacts by region.

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A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.

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As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

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