What is El Nino?
El Nino

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El Nino is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns.
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How often do El Nino events occur?
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El Nino events typically occur every 2-7 years.
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What impact does El Nino have on marine life in Peru?
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El Nino shuts off upwelling, preventing nutrients from rising to the surface, which disrupts the marine food chain and negatively affects fish populations.
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Which region is likely to experience drought during an El Nino event?
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Indonesia is likely to experience drought during an El Nino event.
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What ocean is primarily affected by El Nino?
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The Pacific Ocean is primarily affected by El Nino.
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What are the typical weather patterns associated with El Nino?
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El Nino can cause increased rainfall in the eastern Pacific and drought in the western Pacific, along with various other global weather changes.
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What is the opposite of El Nino?
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The opposite of El Nino is La Nina, which is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
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