tropical
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The warming phase of a natural climate cycle, El Nino raises sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific, triggering changes in weather that can increase the risk of drought and flooding, and exacerbate man-made global warming.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Coastal flooding will remain the biggest concern for the region in the coming days, particularly for south-facing shores, given the combination of high tides, a higher-than-typical water level and the arriving tropical storm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
There was also Nora in September 1997, which was briefly at tropical storm strength as its center passed along the California-Arizona border, but California was spared the kind of damage it delivered to Baja California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Neighbours said the site sounded like a "tropical jungle", especially at night.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The menu was all fish and tropical fruits.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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