Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
el-nino
noun
ehl NEE-nyoh
Definition
A climatic event characterized by the warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
Examples
- El Niño can lead to severe flooding in coastal regions.
- The last El Niño was recorded in 2019, impacting global weather significantly.
Meaning
El Niño refers to a periodic climate pattern that can disrupt weather patterns around the world, often causing increased rainfall in some areas and drought in others.
Synonyms
- climate anomaly
- oceanic phenomenon
