Friday, July 13, 2012

Insights and Reflections about El Niño and La Niña Phenomena


                           Today, I have learned that El Niño and La Niña phenomena refer to conditions that characterize two extreme phases of a natural climate cycle that can be described. Both the these terms refer to the large-scale shifts and changes that occur in the sea surface temperature of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
El Niño phenomenon is an abnormal weather pattern caused by the warming of the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by extreme climatic changes - world-warming along South America, torrential rains in North America, extreme temperature rise and drought in Southeast Asia and Australia. El Niño occurs every two to seven years.
While La Niña phenomenon is usually described as a cooler than average sea surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean. It phenomenon is known to occur every few years in this area and beyond, and it is known to last anywhere from a few months to as long as two years or so.
 I will apply my learnings about this phenomenon in a way that when there is an El Niño or La Niña phenomena, I will prepare myself for what will going to happen.
 Learnings about this phenomenon are important because we can be aware of the weather changes that will occur during an El Niño or La Niña. 
            On a larger scale, I will share my learnings in these phenomena to help others be aware of these phenomena. And for them to be prepared on the things that might happen during this phenomena.
            I need to know more about the factors that contribute to the occurrence of El Niño and La Niña phenomena. And the things will be done during this.

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