SMOS salinity could offer early indicator of El Niño
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As the Pacific Ocean moves into an El Niño phase, scientists are tracking changes in sea-surface salinity alongside temperature using ESA's SMOS mission. Measurements from SMOS are revealing how freshwater and salt patterns shift across the Pacific as this year's El Niño develops, offering a potential new pathway for early detection.
As the Pacific Ocean moves into an El Niño phase, scientists are monitoring changes in sea-surface temperature, but also sea-surface salinity – which is another key indicator of this phenomenon.
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