Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
La Niña
Noun
/lɑː ˈniːnjɑː/
Definition
La Niña is a climate pattern that represents the colder phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), characterized by cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
Examples
- La Niña often results in wetter conditions in the western Pacific.
- The increased storm activity associated with La Niña can lead to major flooding in some regions.
- Farmers plan their planting schedules around the expected impacts of La Niña.
Meaning
La Niña can lead to significant changes in global weather patterns, affecting precipitation and temperature across the world.
Synonyms
- Colder phase of ENSO
- Cooler Pacific pattern
