Southern Oscillation

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Diagram of the equatorial Pacific Ocean showing El Nino conditions, with weak trade winds, increased rainfall over South America, increased convection, a deepened thermocline, and suppressed upwelling.

Graph depicting the influence of El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on rainfall produced by the Indian summer monsoon. During years when ENSO is active, monsoon-driven precipitation over India often declines.

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Graph depicting the influence of El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on rainfall produced by the Indian summer monsoon. During years when ENSO is active, monsoon-driven precipitation over India often declines.

Graph depicting the influence of El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on rainfall...

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Diagram of the equatorial Pacific Ocean showing El Nino conditions, with weak trade winds, increased rainfall over South America, increased convection, a deepened thermocline, and suppressed upwelling.

Comparing El Niño, La Niña, and neutral ENSO conditions

Use this interactive diagram to explore how shifts in trade winds and sea surface...

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