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el nino southern oscillation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun el nino southern oscillation has 1 sense
  1. El Nino southern oscillation - a more intense El Nino that occurs every few years when the welling up of cold nutrient-rich water does not occur; kills plankton and fish and affects weather patterns
    --1 is a kind of
    El Nino

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El Nino Southern Oscillation

Description

El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) refers to a climate pattern characterized by the periodic warming and cooling of the ocean surface temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is known to have significant impacts on weather patterns worldwide, affecting precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns.

Senses & Usages

1. Noun - Climate Phenomenon

In its primary sense, El Nino Southern Oscillation refers to the climate phenomenon marked by the warm phase called El Nino and the cool phase called La Nina. It is influenced by interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere.

Example: The El Nino Southern Oscillation can lead to extreme weather conditions such as droughts or floods.

2. Noun - Oceanic Current

El Nino Southern Oscillation can also refer to the oceanic current that develops in response to the atmospheric changes associated with the ENSO climate phenomenon.

Example: The El Nino Southern Oscillation current has been observed to affect marine ecosystems, causing disruptions in fish populations.

3. Adjective - Related to ENSO

The term can be used as an adjective to describe phenomena or events related to the El Nino Southern Oscillation.

Example: Scientists are studying the El Nino Southern Oscillation patterns to better understand their long-term effects on global climate.

4. Adjective - Popular or Local

In a different context, "El Nino Southern Oscillation" can be used generally to describe something that is popular or referring to a local area.

Example: The new seafood restaurant downtown has become the El Nino Southern Oscillation hotspot for food enthusiasts.

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