El Nino Southern Oscillation Flashcards
1
Q
This refers to oscillations or periodic shifts of atmospheric
circulations and ocean currents occurring in the Pacific Ocean every 3-4 years.
A
ENSO / El Niño Southern Oscillation
2
Q
What are the 3 phases in ENSO
A
El nino
La nina
Normal
3
Q
During _________ there is an observed weakening of the trade winds that moves warm surface water from the east towards the western part of the Pacific.
A
El nino
4
Q
during a __________, there is an intensification of the flow of warm waters from the east towards the western Pacific.
A
La nina
5
Q
name 1 country affected during El nino in the east
A
Peru
6
Q
name 1 country affected during El nino in the west
A
Philippines
