How El Niño and La Niña Influence Hurricane Activity
• El Niño increases wind shear in the Atlantic, hindering hurricane development, while La Niña reduces wind shear, fostering hurricane formation.
• El Niño typically leads to a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, while La Niña often results in a more active one with more major hurricanes.
• Understanding El Niño and La Niña is crucial for accurate seasonal hurricane forecasting and community preparedness.
El Niño, La Niña impact on hurricanes
The cyclical climate patterns of El Niño and La Niña significantly influence hurricane activity across the globe, particularly in the Atlantic and Pacific basins. These phenomena, characterized by changes in sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, can either suppress or enhance the formation and intensity of hurricanes.
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