00:00Super El Nino events may accelerate global sea level rise.
00:03A new study has found a strong link between the two.
00:06Researchers examined major El Nino events in recent years.
00:10During the 2014-16 event, global sea levels rose 9.16 millimeters.
00:16During the 2023-24 event, they rose another 7.70 millimeters.
00:21Much of this increase came from ice melt and runoff.
00:24Warmer ocean water also contributed through changes in seawater density.
00:27Now, another exceptionally strong El Nino is developing.
00:31Pacific waters near the equator are already 3 to 6 degrees Celsius warmer than normal.
00:36Experts expect the event to reach a historic peak this winter.
00:40The findings raise concerns for vulnerable coastal communities worldwide.
00:44Some African coastlines saw nearly 30 millimeters of sea level rise during the last event.
00:49Researchers say continued monitoring will be important as this El Nino develops.
00:54Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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