EL NIÑO


Meaning of EL NIÑO in English

The cyclical warming of East Pacific Ocean sea water temperatures off the western coast of South America that can result in significant changes in weather patterns in the United States and elsewhere. This occurs when warm equatorial waters move in and displace the colder waters of the Humbolt Current, cutting off the upwelling process. Related terms: ENSO and Dave's Dictionary

Weather and meteorology English vocabulary.      Английский словарь погоды и метеорологии .