Causes of Extreme Weather What is El Niño and then La Niña, and what happens?

 La Niña is a climatic phenomenon that occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean, characterized by cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial region. It is the counterpart of El Niño, which refers to warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the same region.  La Niña is a natural climate pattern that has significant impacts on weather conditions across the globe. In this article, we will explore the principles and details of the La Niña phenomenon, including its causes, climate effects, historical events, predictive methods, and the implications it has on various sectors. 1. Introduction The La Niña phenomenon is a result of interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere in the Pacific Ocean. It occurs when strong easterly trade winds push warm surface waters westward, causing the upwelling of cooler waters from below. This leads to a drop in sea surface temperatures and triggers a cascade of climatic changes. 2. What is La Niña? La Niña refers to a per...