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El Niño Visualization
Ocean temperature anomalies at the peak of an El Niño event, simulated in a state-of-the-art climate model at GFDL/NOAA. The temperature changes (see figure below) affect ocean ecosystems and global weather patterns, with far-reaching consequences for fisheries, agriculture, and natural disasters. Worldwide losses resulting from the 1997-98 El Niño are estimated at $32-$96 billion.
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Quicktime Animation (5.5 Mb) | |
Temperature changes (red indicates 1°C or more above normal, blue 1°C or more below normal). |
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Warm Phase | Cold Phase |
See this annotated handout to learn more. |
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Scientists: | Anthony Rosati Andrew Wittenberg |
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Visualization | |
Personnel: | Hans Vahlenkamp |
Software: | Iris Explorer |