Meteorology 1020

Met1020 - Internet Assignment Internet Assignment 5

El Nino and La Nina define portions of an irregular cycle in the atmosphere and ocean that affects the weather in many parts of the globe. Review the information available in Chapter 4 of the Internet Companion, especially the On-line el Nino lecture, to answer the following questions. You will also need to use information discussed in class.

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El Nino & La Nina

  • 1. When did the last El Nino occur? When was the last La Nina? Were these 2 lasts events relatively weak or strong compared to those in the past 30 years?
  • 2. List 3 areas of the globe that are directly affected by El Nino and La Nina. What weather conditions associated with El Nino/La Nina are experienced in those regions?
  • 3. List 3 areas of the mid-latitudes that are indirectly affected by El Nino and La Nina. What weather conditions associated with El Nino/La Nina are experienced in those regions?
  • 4. Using information from the Climate Prediction Center, what weather conditions are forecasted for the upcoming winter season (December-February) over the United States?

  • Due Date October 20, 2000
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