25 September 2026
The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño

'/> The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño. (Image credit: NOAA via AP)
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