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El Niño reportedly raised sea levels by 40 centimetres in part of the eastern Pacific
New Scientist reports that a strong westerly wind event could raise sea levels further, increasing the risk of coastal flooding.
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In October 2026, New Scientist reported that El Niño had raised sea levels in part of the eastern Pacific by 40 centimetres. Researcher Paul Roundy said a strong westerly wind event would push levels higher in the following weeks. The outlet said coastal flooding and erosion could affect areas from Alaska to Chile; researcher Daniel Swain warned that inundation may become severe or record-breaking.
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