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El Nino Special
BBC Inside Science
Understanding El Nino and Its Impact on Weather Patterns
The chapter explores the natural cycle of winds, disruptions like westerly bursts in the Pacific leading to El Nino, warming of the Pacific, and reduced upwelling of cold water. It discusses the challenges in predicting El Nino events, historical data, global impacts on rainfall, droughts, and weather patterns in regions like the UK and Europe, including the recent flooding in the north of the UK. The conversation highlights the complex interactions of El Nino with atmospheric influences and how they affect weather patterns, emphasizing the role of atmospheric rivers and the increasing frequency of extreme events due to climate change.
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