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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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Where is the el Nino?

Off the western coast of South America.


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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.


El Nino refers to a warm ocean current that flows along the coast of?

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El nino is?

No, its the warming of the ocean off the western coast of South America


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Is el nino person?

No, its the warming of the ocean off the western coast of South America


What causes the pacific ocean to become warmer off the coast of Peru?

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