El Nino and La Nina Flashcards
1
Q
How does el Nino and La Nina occur
A
They occur when conditions in the Pacific Ocean change from its normal state
2
Q
What does El Nino Do
A
Cool the western pacific Ocean
3
Q
What does La Nina do
A
Warm the western pacific ocean
4
Q
What happens during the neutral period
A
Easterly winds travel from east to west near equator
Warm water pushed from tropics pushed towards Asia and Australia
Warm water near Asia and Australia evaporate to form clouds
