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ScienceClimate change and El Niño turbocharged Hurricane Polo, study finds

A study says climate change and a strong El Niño combined to drive Hurricane Polo’s rapid intensification from a tropical storm to Category 5 in 24 hours, with climate change identified as the larger factor.

TThe Associated Press 2026-10-15 09:00