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El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by fluctuations in sea surface temperatures, air pressure, and ocean currents in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. It plays a significant role in shaping global weather patterns and has profound impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and economies worldwide.
The term "El Niño" refers to the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and
The Southern Oscillation is the atmospheric component of ENSO, characterized by variations in air pressure between
ENSO events occur irregularly, typically every 2 to 7 years, with cycles lasting 9 to 12 months.
Scientists monitor ENSO through a combination of satellite observations, ocean buoys, and climate models to predict