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Global warming is breaking a 400-year climate link between two oceans

The Indian and Pacific oceans have been climatically linked for centuries, but scientists say that connection is now breaking down in an exceptional way. Ancient climate records suggest volcanoes disrupted the relationsh…

RelxNews Staff13 September 2026 at 12:18 UTC1 min read
Global warming is breaking a 400-year climate link between two oceans

The Indian and Pacific oceans have been climatically linked for centuries, but scientists say that connection is now breaking down in an exceptional way. Ancient climate records suggest volcanoes disrupted the relationship in the past, while today human-caused warming appears to be driving a much more unusual shift.

Officials and experts continue to monitor developments closely as the situation unfolds. Communities affected by the story are watching for further updates in the days ahead. Analysts say the implications could extend well beyond the immediate headlines, with policymakers and industry leaders expected to respond in the coming weeks.

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