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Is there website that shows recent El Nino -vs-La Nina conditions in concise form? - or is the intensity of El Nino too vague a concept to quantify?
Baluncore said:
El Nino and La Nina are naturally occurring climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean that have global impacts on weather and ocean conditions. El Nino is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures, while La Nina is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures.
El Nino and La Nina can greatly impact global weather patterns. In general, El Nino tends to bring warmer, wetter conditions to the western United States and cooler, drier conditions to the eastern United States. La Nina tends to bring the opposite, with cooler, wetter conditions in the western US and warmer, drier conditions in the eastern US.
El Nino and La Nina occur on average every 3-7 years. However, the strength and frequency can vary, with some years having stronger or more frequent events.
You can track current El Nino and La Nina conditions by visiting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website, which provides updates and forecasts on these climate patterns. You can also visit other reputable weather and climate websites for up-to-date information.
El Nino and La Nina can have various impacts, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and storm patterns. These can affect agriculture, fisheries, and water resources, as well as cause extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes, and droughts.