# Climate change and El Niño turbocharged Hurricane Polo, study finds

https://mins.news/en/video/101112

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-15 09:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se4--veMl48

> 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.

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