When was the last time South America had an El Nino year?

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When was the last time South America had an El Nino year?

2007-01-10 23:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by tjexplorer2013 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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The last major el nino was 1997-98, however we did experience one during 2001-2002.

2007-01-11 05:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The last severe El NiÃ±o, in 1997 and 1998, caused more than 2,000 deaths and a worldwide damage bill of more than Â£20bn.1998 is regarded as the hottest year so far.

2007-01-11 07:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by shinysingh15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

On average it occurs every 5-6 years. The pattern of study is still very new, since this very peculiar event was really only disovered a couple decades ago.

2007-01-11 07:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by berea99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there's one right now! (2006/07)

before then, 1999/2000

2007-01-11 07:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by djessellis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋