2006-08-06 15:12:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.
Use the links to find the general climate modification associated with La Nina.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/impacts/cold.gif
2006-08-07 08:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by tbom_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
El Nino is different to La Nina but usually influences weather on a more global scale causing floods and droughts to occur. Water and air currents that almost encircle the Pacific Ocean also influence local weather systems.
2006-08-06 15:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by Neil S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
El Nino usually refers to the extreme heat that happens I believe. And La Nina is the reverse instead of heat its cold. Im pretty sure thats what it is.
2006-08-07 08:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a reversal of the ocean currents in the pacific along the equator such that they flow west to east . . . hot temperatures along the west coast of the americas
2006-08-06 15:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya the itcz line shift he opposite way, and its like the negative side of el nino
2006-08-06 15:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Chi-Master-N-May 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋