NASA JPL scientist states 2026 El Niño on track to exceed 1997 event

The sea level mission project scientist published this assessment on 23 October 2026.

Caleb Mbeki

Planetary Science Reporter

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PASADENA, United States, Oct. 23, 2026 - The project scientist for NASA JPL's sea level mission has stated the 2026 El Niño is on track to be larger than the 1997 event.^[1] Josh Willis made the statement via NASA Science. No additional details on the assessment were provided in the filed release.

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Josh Willis, NASA JPL sea level mission project scientist, stated the 2026 El Niño is on track to be larger than the 1997 event. · NASA ScienceUnited Statesofficial source

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