“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.
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