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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño

NPR | By Ava Berger

Published September 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM CDT

The Pacific Ocean has churned with hurricanes this year while the Atlantic has had none. The unusual seasons are likely driven by an especially powerful El Nino.

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