Corals Reveal If El Nino Is Intensifying Due to Climate Change

Corals are helping scientists determine whether recent El Nino events are intensifying due to climate change or are part of a natural cycle. By analyzing growth patterns in coral skeletons, researchers can reconstruct past ocean temperatures and compare them with modern data. This approach allows scientists to assess whether the frequency and strength of El Nino events have shifted beyond historical variability, providing crucial evidence for understanding the impact of human-induced climate change on these powerful weather phenomena.