This warmth and moisture also combines with increased surface ocean temperatures along the coast each playing a role in the intensity of this kind of storm. (ourchildrenstrust.org)
Four independent datasets show that for surface ocean temperatures, last year was among the 10 warmest years on record. (climatedepot.com)
21 El Nino Abnormally high surface ocean temperatures off the coast of South America Causes unusual weather patterns across the globe (slideplayer.com)