Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms

What happened: The Pacific hurricane region set a record for big, long-lasting storms, with several meteorological factors combining to supercharge the region, chief among them El Niño. Why it matters: The content attributes the record storm activity to El Niño and other combined meteorological factors, indicating the Pacific is being intensified beyond typical conditions. Key numbers: No concrete figures provided.

The Pacific hurricane region set a record for big, long-lasting storms, with several meteorological factors combining to supercharge the region, chief among them El Niño.

The content attributes the record storm activity to El Niño and other combined meteorological factors, indicating the Pacific is being intensified beyond typical conditions. Key numbers: No concrete figures provided.