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the storm causes masive flooding
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∙ 13y agoAlong the west coast of South America, El Niño reduces the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water that sustains large fish populations, which in turn sustain abundant sea birds, whose droppings support the fertilizer industry.
The local fishing industry along the affected coastline can suffer during long-lasting El Niño events. The world's largest fishery collapsed due to overfishing during the 1972 El Niño Peruvian anchoveta reduction. During the 1982-83 event, jack mackerel and anchoveta populations were reduced, scallops increased in warmer water, but hake followed cooler water down the continental slope, while shrimp and sardines moved southward so some catches decreased while others increased. Horse mackerel have increased in the region during warm events.
Shifting locations and types of fish due to changing conditions provide challenges for fishing industries. Peruvian sardines have moved during El Niño events to Chilean areas. Other conditions provide further complications, such as the government of Chile in 1991 creating restrictions on the fishing areas for artisanal fishermen and industrial fleets.
The ENSO variability may contribute to the great success of small fast-growing species along the Peruvian coast, as periods of low population removes predators in the area. Similar effects benefit migratory birds which travel each spring from predator-rich tropical areas to distant winter-stressed nesting areas. There is some evidence that El Nino activity is correlated with incidence of red tides off of the Pacific coast of California.
It has been postulated that a strong El Niño led to the demise of the Moche and other pre-Columbian Peruvian cultures.
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∙ 8y agoAlong the west coast of South America, El Niño reduces the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water that sustains large fish populations, which in turn sustain abundant sea birds, whose droppings support the fertilizer industry.
The local fishing industry along the affected coastline can suffer during long-lasting El Niño events. The world's largest fishery collapsed due to overfishing during the 1972 El Niño Peruvian anchoveta reduction. During the 1982-83 event, jack mackerel and anchoveta populations were reduced, scallops increased in warmer water, but hake followed cooler water down the continental slope, while shrimp and sardines moved southward so some catches decreased while others increased. Horse mackerel have increased in the region during warm events.
Shifting locations and types of fish due to changing conditions provide challenges for fishing industries. Peruvian sardines have moved during El Niño events to Chilean areas. Other conditions provide further complications, such as the government of Chile in 1991 creating restrictions on the fishing areas for artisanal fishermen and industrial fleets.
The ENSO variability may contribute to the great success of small fast-growing species along the Peruvian coast, as periods of low population removes predators in the area. Similar effects benefit migratory birds which travel each spring from predator-rich tropical areas to distant winter-stressed nesting areas. There is some evidence that El Nino activity is correlated with incidence of red tides off of the Pacific coast of California.
It has been postulated that a strong El Niño led to the demise of the Moche and other pre-Columbian Peruvian cultures.
An El Nino may affect Peruvians' way of life due to loss of marine life, and a decline in phytoplankton production.
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∙ 7y agoWarm Eastward ocean currents block the upwelling of of nutrient-rich waters
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The ocean current responsible for the dry coastal Lands of Peru and northern Chile?
The ocean current responsible for the dry coastal lands of Peru and northern Chile begins near the tip of South America. It is known as the Humboldt or Peru Current.
What is the temperature of the ocean near Oak Island North Carolina?
78 degree
How does the ocean affect the costal climate?
The ocean affect the coastal climate because water takes longer to heat and to cool than the land does and thus the climate of places that are near the ocean are moderated by the water.
Why does land that is near the ocean change temperature less rapidly than land that is loated farther inland?
The wind from the ocean cools down the air.
Does the Gulf Stream affect eastern Europe?
No. Eastern Europe has no coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and is not near the Atlantic Ocean, so the Gulf Stream does not have any effect on it.
What ocean surround Peru?
Peru is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Columbia east by Brazil, the south east by Bolivia, and the south by Chile. But if you are looking specifically for Oceans it is the Pacific Ocean. :)
Which sea is located near the South American country of Peru?
The Pacific Ocean is the water body that's located near the South American country of Peru.
Is Peru near the Amazon?
The Amazon River begins as a trickle in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Ocean going vessels use the inland port of Iquitos in Peru.
What Landforms affect the climate of Lima Peru and How?
Lima, Peru is located near the Pacific Ocean and is an arid plain landform. To the east of Lima are the Andes which prevent Lima from experiencing a tropical climate. Although, there is humidity, Lima's climate is moderate.
What ocean is the Atacama Desert near?
The Atacama is located along the Pacific coast of Chile and Peru.
What are some places in South America that are desert regions and near the ocean?
The Atacama Desert of Chile, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia is along the Pacific Ocean as well as the Sechura Desert of Peru.
The ocean current responsible for the dry coastal Lands of Peru and northern Chile?
The ocean current responsible for the dry coastal lands of Peru and northern Chile begins near the tip of South America. It is known as the Humboldt or Peru Current.
How the temperature difference will change if you are near an ocean?
how the temperature difference would change if st. louis were next to an ocean
The temperature of the ocean water is warmest near the?
Equator.
What temperature is the ocean near the equator?
Average temperature: 60 degrees F
How do currents affect weather on land near a coast?
The water temperature modifies the air temperature near it.
What are the major bodies of waters located near or around Peru?
The South Pacific ocean is the only one.
