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Explained predictions of strong eastern Pacific El Niño events using deep learning
Gerardo A Rivera Tello1,2, Ken Takahashi3, Christina Karamperidou4
1Instituto Geofísico del Perú, Lima, Peru. griverat@hawaii.edu.
Scientific Reports
|November 30, 2023
Summary
A new AI model improves El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) diversity prediction. It forecasts continued eastern Pacific El Niño conditions into 2024, with decreasing strength and unique precursor patterns identified.
Area of Science:
- Climate Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Oceanography
Background:
- El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) impacts are sensitive to warming/cooling patterns, but predicting ENSO diversity is challenging.
- Understanding ENSO diversity is crucial for accurate climate impact assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present an experimental forecast for Eastern (E) and Central (C) Pacific ENSO diversity indices using a deep learning model.
- To improve the skillful prediction of ENSO diversity, even a few months in advance.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a deep learning model (IGP-UHM AI model v1.0) for ENSO diversity forecasting.
- Incorporated a classification output specialized for strong eastern Pacific El Niño events.
- Employed eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for analyzing precursor patterns.
Main Results:
- The AI model predicts persistent, though weakening, eastern Pacific El Niño conditions into 2024.
- Forecasted strength is similar to 2015-2016, but weaker than 1997-1998.
- Identified unique precursors for the 2023 event, including western Pacific anomalies and counteracting northern Atlantic signals.
Conclusions:
- Higher ENSO nonlinearity correlates with improved prediction skill.
- Findings suggest potential implications for ENSO predictability in a warming climate.
- The study highlights the value of AI in understanding complex climate phenomena and improving forecasts.
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