What is El Nino?
"Sea surface temperature, rainfall, air pressure, atmospheric and ocean circulation all influence each other." ~ NOAA
This causes the global temperature to change, resulting in:
- Severe storms
- Mild weather
- Droughts
- Flooding
Droughts are a possibility in the southeastern U.S. during La Nina
The History of the Name
Cathedral ceiling painting of Jesus Christ in Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris, France
The strange weather patterns of El Nino were first discovered by Peruvian fishermen in South America around the 1800's. They noticed the waters would start getting warmer around Christmas time and this would decrease their food supply by a significant amount. They decided to name this strange weather phenomenon El Nino (the boy) since it happened when the baby Jesus was born.
Affects ENSO has on the Economy
The affects of ENSO can be both positive and negative. Agriculture depends on the right climate and weather so when phenomenons like El Nino toss that out of balance, the economy has a chance to take a turn for the worst.
Impacts Beyond Weather
Due to the heat wave that goes over the south during La Nina
Changing weather patterns, ocean temperature, and currents could drastically affect the fish population in an area
With the fisheries working harder to try and compensate for the lack of fish in their area, labor and value of product costs will go up
Companies might not be making enough money due to lack of product or running expenses during a flood/drought. This could mean having to decrease the employee count
Sources
N/A, N. (2015, July). El Niño. Retrieved November 20, 2020, from https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/weather-atmosphere/el-nino
National Geographic Society, N. (2012, October 09). El Niño. Retrieved November 20, 2020, from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/el-nino/
N/A, N. (2020, November 09). El Niño. Retrieved November 20, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Niño
ENSO weather conditions affect fish population in certain areas
Facts of El Nino
- El Nino is apart of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) along with La Nina.
- It typically occurs every 2 to 7 years
- El Nino is spanish for "The Boy"
- The severity of El Nino depends on the season
El Nino vs. La Nina
| Causes: |
|---|
Increased rain fall in the Southern U.S. in spring and autumn |
Reduces the amount of hurricanes in the Atlantic |
Happens around Christmas time, so it was named El Nino (the boy) after the baby Jesus |
Has an impact on ocean currents |
| Causes: | Tags |
|---|---|
Drier weather in the Southern U.S. while the Northwest is wetter and cooler | |
Increased hurricanes in the Atlantic | |
Weather has the opposite affect, it was named La Nina (the girl) |
Fishing industry affected by ENSO
