El Nino/ La Nina Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
La Nina Year
A
Normal weather intensifies
Unusually high pressure over South America (Dry) and low pressure over Australia (Wet)
Heavy rainfall increases over SE Asia, South America suffers drought
2
Q
El Nino Year
A
Pressure and weather reverses
Low pressure + heavy rainfall in South America and California
SE Asia + Australia experience high pressure + drought
