This Super El Niño Could Trigger the Highest Sea Levels Ever Recorded on the California Coast The impending arrival of a super El Niño on the West Coast has scientists sounding alarm bells.
This year's peak event is expected to shatter previous records, with sea levels potentially reaching historic highs along the California coast.
El Niño events are characterized by rising global temperatures and warmer Pacific Ocean waters, which expand and contribute significantly to the observed increase in sea levels.