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ENSO: Global Impacts of El Niño and La Niña

Global weather patterns affect local weather, regional climates, and extreme weather events. Tracking these patterns can assist in preparing for floods, droughts, hurricanes, and high winds. Some of the largest and most impactful weather systems are created by ocean currents. These natural oscillations create weather systems, the most well-known of which is the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

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