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In 2009-2010 anyone on the eastern coast noticed a large increase in nor' easters. That's because this winter season was an El Nino. When an el nino occurs, the jet stream is shifted from its regular position in the Atlantic. It is shifted closer to the United States' east coast. This makes all of the low pressure systems follow right over it. Over time, in an El Nino year, there is an increased activity in low pressure systems up the east coast which creates more snow, rain, etc. (Nor' Easters)
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∙ 9y agoEl Nino influences the tides and the coasts of the United States because of scientific factors. Both temperature and winds affect the tides and direction of ocean water.
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∙ 13y agoIt does not affect the tides ! The effect of wind direction moderates how high or how low a tide may show;storm surges are an example.
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What are the trade winds of EL Nino?
When El Nino occurs the trade winds tend to weaken. Also water from the western Pacific moves to the Eastern Pacific.
What is a occurrence in the eastern Pacific Ocean in which the surface-water temperature becomes unusually warm or cool?
It is called an El Niño event, and has weather implications for much of North America.
El Nino refers to a warm ocean current that flows along the coast of?
El Nino refers to the warming of the Tropical Pacific Ocean.
Why are the greatest affects of El Nino experienced mainly in the tropics?
because that's where the effect of El Nino are mostly pronounced at.
Which is not likely to be impacted by el nino?
The Coriolis effect
What happens to rainfall in Australia and off the coast of Peru during an El nino?
Along the coast of Peru, El Nino generally brings wet weather during December-February and above-normal temperatures throughout the year (as long as the El Nino exists).In Australia, El Nino means dry, and drought is not uncommon during these episodes, particularly in northern and eastern areas. El Nino has less effect on the southwestern quarter of the continent. In addition, El Nino summers (December-February) tend to be hotter than normal in Tasmania and nearby southeastern Australia.
What is the movement of warm surface water towards the coast of south America known as?
El Nino and El Nina
What does an El Nino effect?
Drought.
What changes occur in the pacific ocean during El Nino?
Effect of El Nino include droughts in the western Pacific areas of Australia and Indonesia and increased rain and flooding in the eastern Pacific including Peru and California.
What are the trade winds of EL Nino?
When El Nino occurs the trade winds tend to weaken. Also water from the western Pacific moves to the Eastern Pacific.
What is a occurrence in the eastern Pacific Ocean in which the surface-water temperature becomes unusually warm or cool?
It is called an El Niño event, and has weather implications for much of North America.
Where is the el Nino?
Off the western coast of South America.
El Nino refers to a warm ocean current that flows along the coast of?
El Nino refers to the warming of the Tropical Pacific Ocean.
Why are the greatest affects of El Nino experienced mainly in the tropics?
because that's where the effect of El Nino are mostly pronounced at.
Which is not likely to be impacted by el nino?
The Coriolis effect
El Nino facts?
effect on the atlantic ocean
How does El Nino influence the weather in Eastern Australia?
El Nino brings drought conditions to eastern Australia. These effects often last for several years, and they are by no means restricted to the eastern states. Lack of rainfall accompanying an El Nino can also affect the west coast, bordering the Indian Ocean. Australia's severe bushfire seasons are often preceded by the El Nino phenomena, extending for any number of years. This was the case in the 1982-83 season, leading to the horrific Ash Wednesday bushfires, and again in 2008-09, leading to the even worse Victorian "Black Saturday" bushfires.
