Event Brief
Oct 15, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
Scientists find climate change had greater impact on Hurricane Polo
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Scientists found that El Niño intensified Hurricane Polo, but climate change had an even greater impact. The hurricane grew from a tropical storm to Category 5 in 24 hours, with both factors contributing to its explosive intensification.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Scientists found that climate change had a greater impact on Hurricane Polo than El Niño did.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:31 AM ET
WHERE: Pacific Ocean
WHY: Scientists found that El Niño turbocharged the hurricane, while climate change had an even greater impact.
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