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  • May 25, 2024
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“NOAA PREDICTS ABOVE-NORMAL ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON DUE TO LA NIÑA”

Why in the news?

  • NOAA has predicted an above-normal hurricane season over the Atlantic from June to November, with an 85% chance of increased activity.
  • La Niña conditions, expected by August, are likely to enhance hurricane formation.
Source: Sciencenotes

About La- Nina:

  • La Niña is a climate pattern characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
  • It is the opposite of El Niño.
  • Also called El Viejo, anti-El Niño, or “a cold event.”
  • ENSO Cycle:It represents the cold phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.
  • Stronger Monsoon Rains:During La Niña years, monsoon rains are typically stronger than normal, leading to increased rainfall.
  • Duration:La Niña events can last from several months to a couple of years.
About National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):

  • Formed: October 3, 1970
  • Jurisdiction: Federal government of the United States
  • Headquarters: Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Responsible for: Forecasting weather, Monitoring oceanic and atmospheric conditions, Charting the seas, Conducting deep-sea exploration, etc.

About Hurricane:

  • A hurricane is a powerful and destructive tropical storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low atmospheric pressure.
  • Eye: The center of a hurricane, characterized by low atmospheric pressure, calm weather, and clear skies.
  • Atlantic Ocean and Eastern North Pacific: Hurricanes
  • Northwestern Pacific: Typhoons
  • South Pacific and Indian Ocean: Cyclones

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/hurricane-otis/