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No, it is a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon. El Nino refers to the unusual warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean waters, while the Southern Oscillation (which is part of El Nino's full name) refers to the weakening of trade winds and shifting of low pressure in the Pacific. El Nino can be difficult to conceptualize because you can't easily see it as you would see a hurricane (from space) or tornado (from the ground). It is best seen on infrared satellite sensors, and even then many people would not know what they're looking at. Its consequences, however, can be much more impressive and tangible.
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How does el nino affect hurricans?
El Nino (the warm phase) produces favorable hurricane conditions.
Are there more or less hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean during El Nino?
During an El Nino event, there tends to be fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. This is because El Nino conditions typically create stronger wind shear over the Atlantic, which can inhibit hurricane formation and intensification.
Is the Atlantic ocean more likely to have a high number of hurricanes during an el nino?
Yes, during an El Niño event, the Atlantic Ocean is more likely to have a higher number of hurricanes. This is because El Niño creates atmospheric conditions that are conducive to hurricane formation, such as weaker wind shear and warmer ocean temperatures.
Is el nino good or bad?
El Nino is bad
Which weather phenomenon translate from the spanish for the little boy?
The weather phenomenon is known as El Nino.
What conditions are believed to be caused by el nino and effectively weakens hurricane in the atlantic ocean?
It is believed that El Niño produces wind shear, which is a change in the speed and/or direction of the wind with altitude.
What does El Nino mean english?
'El Nino' means 'the christ child'
What do they call santa in Columbia?
El nino jesus
What is the real name of Fernando Torres?
nando or El nino
Who is el nino in Liverpool fc?
el nino means the kid in spanish Fernando Torres Liverpool's spanish striker is known as el nino
What natural event slows or reverses surface ocean currents of the pacific ocean?
El Nino (~over the n)
What has el nino been blamed for?
el nino has been blamed for making in snow in Africa
