El Nino Flashcards

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In El Niño years, which direction to winds move?

A

Eastward across the pacific, bringing moist air to South America.

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How is the Californian coast affected by El Niño?

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It experiences flooding, landslides and torrential rain

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How often do El Niño and La Niña occur?

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1-2 years in 7

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