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El Nino
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El Nino
Examines causes and effects of this turbulent climactic condition.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages) |
7 sources |
1992
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"The El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a periodic abnormal warming of the sea surface off the coast of Peru. Traditionally ENSO was thought of as a purely local ocean disturbance, one that repeated itself every few years. However, in recent years scientists are finding out a lot more about El Nino, and its sister La Nina. In studying them, they are obtaining clues to predicting this behavior that could save lives and save millions of dollars in economic loss to nations.Typical El Nino Effect
In a typical El Nino, sea surface temperatures rise along the equator from Souther America to the central Pacific. These events are associated with large displacement of major rain-producing zones in the tropics. In addition, atmospheric circulation changes. During northern winter months, stronger than ..."
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