La Niña phenomenon
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A periodic climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by lower-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which influences global weather systems.
The La Niña phenomenon typically brings more intense hurricane activity to the Atlantic Ocean.
The La Niña phenomenon typically brings more intense hurricane activity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Etymology
"La Niña" means "the little girl" in Spanish, named in contrast to El Niño ("the little boy"). The term was adopted as a climate science term in the late 20th century to describe this opposite ocean pattern.
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What does La Niña phenomenon mean?
La Niña phenomenon means: A periodic climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by lower-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which influences global weather systems.
How do you pronounce La Niña phenomenon?
La Niña phenomenon: /lɑː ˈniːnjə fɪˈnɒmɪnən/
How is La Niña phenomenon used in a sentence?
The La Niña phenomenon typically brings more intense hurricane activity to the Atlantic Ocean.